Dirron Allen serves as the Associate Vice President for Student Life, Involvement and Belonging. He provides leadership and support for the following departments: the Center for Multicultural Student Services, JMU VALOR, the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, and the Office of Student Life. Dirron earned his bachelor’s degree from JMU, completed his master’s degree from Mississippi State University and received his Doctor of Education from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dirron has served in different roles at several universities. His career began as a campus recreation facility manager at Temple University. His career transitioned at Towson University to student leadership and involvement initiatives. Prior to arriving at JMU, he was at the University of Virginia serving as an Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Engagement.