Tenisha King is the Program Administrator and Registrar for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Auburn University, where she leads curriculum development and oversees day-to-day operations that support lifelong learning for adults across the region.
Before joining OLLI, she served as Director of Philanthropy & Engagement for the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Alabama where she led resource development efforts and launched successful initiatives to expand access to youth programming. Her earlier work includes coordinating mental health programs at East Alabama Mental Health and managing residential services for youth and adults with disabilities in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois.
King earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Applied Social Science from Florida A&M University. She has completed all doctoral coursework in Human Service Administration and is a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
She serves on the Board of Directors for Compassionate Hands of Hope, Inc., and Opelika Community Theatre and holds dual leadership roles with the Lee County Voters League as Financial Secretary and Chair of the Community Engagement Committee. She has also served on the Family & Engagement Committee of Auburn 2040 and the Review Committee for the Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach.
Tenisha secretly loves color-coded calendars, handwritten lists, and making the impossible look easy — especially when it involves keeping her family, community projects, and events all running smoothly.