Amy C Davis

CHRO, Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources & Professor, University of Arkansas Little Rock

Amy C. Davis, Ph.D., is a distinguished HR executive who advances inclusive, data-informed leadership to drive organizational transformation. A Ph.D. scholar and adjunct professor, she integrates research on artificial intelligence and workforce strategy to strengthen higher education ecosystems, promote equitable outcomes, and reinforce the long-term vitality of Minority Serving Institutions nationwide. Her research reflects a deep commitment to understanding and advancing the role of artificial intelligence in higher education, with a focus on supporting institutional effectiveness and equity. 

Dr. Davis is a published scholar who has served as a guest panelist and speaker at multiple national research conferences, contributes as a proposal reviewer for academic conferences, and serves as a peer reviewer for a journal. With extensive experience advising executive leadership and governing boards, she is recognized for aligning people strategy with institutional mission, cultivating inclusive organizational cultures, and leading change that supports institutional excellence and sustained success.


Areas of Expertise

  • Strategic Human Resources Leadership
  • Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education at HBCUs
  • Leadership Development, cultivating growth-oriented practices
  • Shaping Organizational Culture through intentional Change Management
  • Advocate for Equity and Inclusion in Institutional Practices
  • Technology Acceptance and Digital Transformation
  • Program Design and Institutional Effectiveness driven by data