Coby Dillard

Coby Dillard, MA-HSC, CMCC is a higher education leader and U.S. Navy veteran with more than 15 years of experience advancing student success, organizational effectiveness, and institutional support for military-affiliated students. As Director of Military and Veterans Affairs at The University of Texas at Tyler, he leads initiatives that align military-affiliated student support with broader institutional goals related to academic success, belonging, and career readiness. In addition to his professional role, Coby is also currently pursuing a PhD in Human Resource Development at UT Tyler.

A recognized expert in military-affiliated student success and support, Coby's scholarship focuses on organizational culture, institutional support, belonging, and the role of affiliation in fostering engagement, persistence, and success among military-connected populations. His professional experience spans public, private, and research universities, including leadership roles at Tidewater Community College, Regent University, and University of California, Santa Barbara.