The Board of Trustees has primary responsibility for governance of the University
of the Virgin Islands under the provisions of Title 17, Chapters 33 and 35 of the
Virgin Islands Code. The Board consists of 17 voting trustees. Meetings of the UVI
Board of Trustees are held at least three times a year.
Board of Trustees 2026-2027 Members
Attorney Henry C. Smock - Chair St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Dr. Bert M. Petersen, Jr. - Vice Chair New York, New York
Dr. Safiya George - ex-officio President of the University St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington -ex-officio Commissioner VI Department of Education
Dr. Kyza A. Callwood - ex-officio Chair - V.I. Board of Education St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Angelina Esprit Student Representative 2026-2027 St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Dr. Paul Flemming Faculty Representative 2026-2027 St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Jose Raul Carrillo Alumni Association Representative St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
