Grambling, LA – Grambling State University has appointed Quaneshia Hamms, MBA, CPA, as Interim Vice President for Finance, effective November 1, 2024. Currently serving as Senior Associate Vice President for Finance, she brings over 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and operations leadership across multiple industries.
Hamms has held significant leadership roles, including Controller at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where she oversaw accounting and finance operations, and Senior Risk Advisory Consultant at Ernst & Young LLP.
Her extensive background also includes roles as Senior IT Compliance Analyst at Navient and Risk Management Consultant at Ingalls Information Security. Hamms owns QTArmstrong, CPA, LLC, providing bookkeeping, attestation, and advisory services to small businesses, particularly in the nonprofit sector.
In addition to her professional achievements, Hamms is committed to education. She has served as a full-time accounting professor at Grambling State University and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at both Grambling State and Tarleton State Universities, mentoring future accounting professionals. She holds a BS in Accounting and CIS from Grambling State University, an MBA in Accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Dallas.
Hamms is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA), and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), reflecting her dedication to community and professional service.
“I am both humbled and excited to take on the role of Interim Vice President for Finance at Grambling State University,” said Hamms. “Dr. Edwin Litolff made meaningful contributions during his tenure, and I am committed to ensuring a seamless transition while continuing to advance the financial stability and strategic growth of our institution. As a proud alumna of Grambling, this opportunity holds personal significance for me, and I look forward to working closely with our community to achieve our shared goals.”
Hamms succeeds Dr. Edwin Litolff, who will transition to a new role as Vice President for Finance at the University of New Orleans. Dr. Litolff will work closely with Hamms through the end of the year to facilitate a thorough handover of financial responsibilities.
