Aminta H. Breaux

Breaux was born February 11, 1959, in Philadelphia.[1] She earned a B.A. in psychology from Temple University in 1980.[1] Breaux earned a M.S. in psychological services in education from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986.[1] She later earned a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Temple University in 2004.[1] She graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education's executive management program.[2]

Breaux was a career counselor at the University of Pennsylvania.[2] She worked at Drexel University as the director of its career services center from 1990 to 1995 and director of the career management center from 1995 to 1998.[1] From 1998 to 2000, Breaux was an assistant provost at Drexel University where she oversaw experiential learning and service-learning programs.[1]

Breaux was the dean of students at the University of the Sciences from 2000 to 2008.[1] She joined the Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 2008 as its vice president for student affairs.[1] She was promoted to vice president for advancement and served in the role from 2014 to 2017.[1] She was the interim vice-president for development and alumni relations in 2014.[1] On July 1, 2017, Breaux became the 10th president of Bowie State University.[1]

Breaux is married to Melvin and together, they have three daughters.[3]