Vikki Leathers
Interim CEO
Vikki joined DCI in 2021 as an Academic Coach after a diverse career as an Educator with Durham Public Schools; she taught high school, middle school, and elementary level classes. As the Academic Coaching position was ending for the year, she moved to a full-time position as a Family Advocate and enjoyed directly supporting DCI’s families. Currently, she serves as the Interim CEO, leading the organization in advancing DCI’s vision and mission while overseeing strategic initiatives, internal operations, and external partnerships to ensure impactful and sustainable outcomes. Vikki graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a B.A. in English. Then, after moving to Durham from St. Louis, Missouri, and realizing she wanted to teach, she earned a B.A. from North Carolina Central University in Secondary English Education.
Vikki loves spending time with her husband and three amazing children. Her favorite school memories include attending her children’s extracurricular activities, awards ceremonies, and graduations.