Dr. Gourjoine M. Wade is an executive higher education leader currently serving as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Texas Lutheran University and as an Adjunct Faculty member at San Antonio College. A Monroe, Louisiana native who currently calls San Antonio, Texas, home, Dr. Wade is a high-impact, outcomes-driven student affairs practitioner and digital engagement leader with almost 20 years of higher education experience. Dr. Wade has dedicated his professional career to finding innovative and strategic ways to expand higher education attainment and retention. Gourjoine is a student-first advocate who continues to foster a sincere passion for serving youth, especially first-generation and HBCU students, traditionally underserved students, and those who were counted out. Dr. Wade's leadership philosophy is built around collaboratively leading with authenticity, honesty, transparency, and data-informed decision-making with students at the center of this work. Dr. Wade has a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education, a Master of Science degree in Higher Education with a focus on Student Affairs, and a Bachelor of Public Administration degree with a minor in Political Science.