Dean of Student Health and Well-Being
Anita Hodnett
Anita Hodnett serves as Interim Dean of Student Health and Well-Being at Elon University, where she provides strategic leadership for initiatives that promote students’ holistic health, well-being, and success. Since joining Elon in 2012, Hodnett has served in several leadership roles that have shaped and expanded the university’s approach to student health and well-being. Prior to being appointed interim dean, she served as director of Counseling Services, where she led initiatives to strengthen mental health support, expand access to care, and foster cross-campus partnerships that promote student success. With over two decades of clinical mental health experience and a career dedicated to student well-being, Anita brings a student-centered approach to supporting student growth and success. At the heart of her work, Hodnett centers compassion, authentic connection and advocacy to support the well-being and development of the whole person. She is committed to cultivating a campus environment that supports the well-being and success of the Elon community.