Dr. Martha Jallim Hall, a proud St. Croix native and Central High School alumna, is an accomplished educator, researcher, and academic leader with over 30 years of experience. She is an Associate Professor of Education and Dissertation Chair at Hampton University, where she has mentored over 50 doctoral students. Her leadership includes roles as Chair of the Department of Education and Counseling, and Assistant to the Provost, with successful accreditation reaffirmations for CAEP and CACREP. She has served as an examiner for SACSCOC and led federally-funded STEM initiatives totaling over $1.8 million.
Deeply engaged in community and civic life, Dr. Jallim Hall has held appointments with the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact for Military Children, the Women’s Right to Vote Commission, and the Virginia State Board for Mental Health. She actively contributes to organizations like Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, The Links, and CARATS. Bringing extensive experience in governance, strategic planning, and community empowerment, she is committed to advancing educational equity and strengthening her St. Croix roots through service on the St. Croix Community Foundation Board.