Felicia Chachere
SVP, Regional
Walden University
Ph.D. in Management
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Master of Public Health
Savannah State University
B.S., Biology
Former Resident Assistant
First student housing experience: My first residence life experience was moving into my shared room with my twin sister in Wright Hall which was an all-female dorm with community bathrooms. We were both so excited and could not wait to explore the college campus our mom and grandmother attended! During our freshman year we participated in a lock-in in the administration building advocating for better housing and some years later ACC came in and built a new apartment style community.
Most memorable college experience: My most memorable experience was my probate show where myself along with 13 of my line sisters were presented to the campus as new members of the first African American Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Favorite thing about college: When I reflect upon my favorite things about college it would definitely be serving as a peer counselor, where I realize the enjoyment of meeting lifelong friends, and business acquaintances and most of all working as a Residential Assistant, which led and prepared me for my awesomely blessed career in student housing and management.
Something most people don’t know: Most people don’t know that I come from a family of twins. I am a twin, I have twin aunts and twin cousins.
Favorite college-themed movie: Spike Lee’s School Daze
As a Senior Regional Vice President, Dr. Chachere shares in the responsibility of ensuring the success of American Campus Communities’ third-party management division which also includes on-campus ACE properties. Dr. Chachere’s responsibilities include supervising business operations, facilities maintenance, marketing and leasing, residence life and student development, and staffing for ACC-managed communities.
Dr. Chachere has 24 years of experience in the student housing industry. While attending Savannah State University (SSU) she served as a resident assistant for Lockette Hall for three years. Dr. Chachere began her career with American Campus Communities in 2000 as the Assistant General Manager at University Village, a 660-bed apartment-style community serving the students of her Alma Mater, SSU. Since joining ACC, she has served in a variety of positions which include: General Manager, Floater Manager, Area Manager, Regional Manager and Regional Vice President.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading spiritual devotions, attending bible study, crafting, relaxing and spending time with her loving and supportive husband, Chris and their daughter Cristiana and son Christopher.