Crystal Hill, Ph.D.

Dr. Crystal Hill is a distinguished leader in higher education and disability services with more than 25 years of experience advancing disability access. She currently serves as Stanford University’s inaugural Assistant Vice Provost for Accessible Education and as the President-Elect of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). In her role at Stanford, Dr. Hill provides strategic leadership for the Office of Accessible Education (OAE), guiding efforts to ensure equitable access and opportunity for all students.Throughout her career, Dr. Hill has held key leadership positions, including Assistant Dean for Accessibility and ADA/504 Coordinator at Ohio University and Director of Disability Services at both Texas Woman’s University and the University of Central Arkansas. She is also the co-founder of College Bound Arkansas, a program dedicated to supporting rising juniors, seniors, and incoming college freshmen with disabilities as they transition to higher education. Dr. Hill earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy with a specialization in Higher Education, an M.S. in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, and a B.A. in Psychology, all from the University of Arkansas.