Accapadi has served as the vice president for student affairs at Rollins College since 2013. Prior to this role, she has held administrative and teaching positions at Oregon State University, University of Houston and The University of Texas at Austin. She has served as a consultant on diversity and inclusion efforts, specifically focusing on the development and empowerment of employee resource groups. Known for her service within student affairs professional associations, NASPA and ACPA, Accapadi has been recognized for her sustained focus on leadership pipeline development and mentorship opportunities for historically underrepresented communities. She has received multiple awards, including the Zenobia Hikes Award for her commitment to the advancement of women in higher education, and has been recognized as a Pillar of the Profession by NASPA. As a scholar practitioner, her research interests include Asian American identity development, social justice education and issues impacting women of color. She attended The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology as well as a master’s and Ph.D. in higher education administration.
