2019 NACDA and Affiliates Annual Convention

Angel Mason
Director of Athletics
Berry College


Dr. Angel Mason was appointed Director of Athletics on June 1, 2019, and completed her 4th overall year in 2022-23. In her role, she is responsible for the oversight of 22 varsity programs and all athletic department operations. Mason also serves on the President’s cabinet. In addition, she currently serves as: • National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) Board President • Minority Opportunity Athletic Association (MOAA) Executive Committee Board member • National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Executive Committee member • Women of Color Circle chair for Women Leader in Sports • NCAA Technology Committee Chair, Financial & Risk Management Working Group member, and Division III Congressional Advocates member. The priorities in the athletic department under her leadership have focused on people development, enhancing student experience, and the pursuit of competitive excellence in the classroom and in play. Since she arrived in 2019, Mason has led the Vikings to unprecedented success. Due to her commitment to service and the success of the athletic department, Mason was recognized as the Nike Executive of the Year in 2022. MASON ERA BY THE NUMBERS • 30 SAA championships • 37 All-Americans • 12 SAA Coach of the Year Awards • 7 SAA Athletes of the Year • Finished first in the SAA Commissioners Cup standings (First time in history) • Highest department GPA in the NCAA era (3.36, 2019-20) • 341 selected to the SAA Academic Honor Roll (highest number in history) • 3 NCAA DIII Emerging Leaders Grant Recipients • 1 NCAA DIII College Sports Communicators Convention grant recipient

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