In a significant move for Florida A&M University, Angela Suggs officially took office as vice president & director of athletics on Oct. 7. With over a decade of experience in the sports industry and a proven track record in leadership roles, Suggs is poised to lead FAMU’s athletic programs into a new era of success.
Suggs’ Proven Track Record
Before her appointment at FAMU, Suggs served as the president and CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation since 2017. There, she oversaw Florida’s robust $74 billion sports tourism industry. Her leadership was pivotal in securing and hosting sporting events throughout the state. Additionally, her role involved managing multi-million dollar grant programs that supported both amateur and professional.
Connected to FAMU
Suggs is not new to FAMU; she has held multiple leadership positions within the university’s athletics department, including senior associate athletics director for external affairs and senior woman administrator. During her tenure at FAMU, she was crucial in enhancing ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, and royalty revenues.
An alumna of FAMU, Suggs earned her bachelor’s degree in business economics from the university and holds a master’s degree in marriage & family therapy from St. Thomas University. She is well-regarded for her transformative leadership style, strategic communication skills, and ability to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
A Leader in Sports and the Community
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Suggs is actively engaged in numerous organizations, such as the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators and the National Association of Athletic Development Directors. Her involvement extends to various boards, including the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Florida Historic Capitol Museum. As a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member, Suggs exemplifies community engagement and leadership.
Angela Suggs is married to Davin J. Suggs, the deputy executive director of the Florida Association of Counties. Together, they have one daughter, Dillyn Ashleigh Suggs, who is making strides as a scholar-athlete at Campbell University.