Board of Directors

Dr. Angel MasonDr. Angel Mason

Director of Athletics
Berry College

Dr. Angel Mason was appointed Director of Athletics for the Berry College Vikings on June 1, 2019. In this role, she oversees 22 varsity programs and all athletic department operations. Mason also serves on the President’s Cabinet. Additionally, she holds several positions, including:

  • Past President of the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA)
  • Vice President of the Minority Opportunity Athletic Association (MOAA)
  • Member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Executive Committee
  • Chair of the Women of Color Circle for Women Leaders in Sports
  • Game Day the DIII Way Facilitator

Under her leadership, the athletic department’s priorities have focused on people development, enhancing the student experience, and pursuing competitive excellence both in the classroom and in competition. Since her arrival, Mason has led the Vikings to unprecedented success. During the 2021-22 season, the Vikings won the SAA Commissioner’s Cup for the first time in program history. Her commitment to service and development, along with the athletic department’s success earned her recognition as the Nike Executive of the Year in 2022 and the NACDA AD of the Year in 2024.

During the Mason era, the Vikings have achieved remarkable success, including:

  • 33 SAA championships
  • 39 All-Americans
  • 11 SAA Coach of the Year Awards
  • 36 SAA Athletes of the Year
  • The highest department GPA in the NCAA era (3.36)
  • 341 selections to the SAA Academic Honor Roll
  • 4 NCAA DIII Emerging Leaders Grant recipients
  • 1 NCAA DIII College Sports Communicators Convention grant recipient
  • 1 CSC Designer Portfolio of the Year – College Division

Mason graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies and a minor in English from Butler University, where she played basketball for the Division I Bulldogs. She earned her Master of Science in sports management while starting her career at Vassar College.  Additionally, Mason earned a Doctor of Education in Administration, where her research focused on the underrepresentation of African American women in NCAA Division III athletics.