Dirron Allen serves as the Associate Vice President for Student Life and Involvement. He provides leadership and support for the following departments: Office of Residence Life, Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, Student Life, and University Unions. Dirron earned his bachelor’s degree from JMU, completed his master’s degree from Mississippi State University and received his Doctor of Education from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dirron has served in different roles at several universities. His career began as a campus recreation facility manager at Temple University. His career transitioned at Towson University to student leadership and involvement initiatives. Prior to arriving at JMU, he was at the University of Virginia serving as an Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Engagement.