Bill Erb
Senior Director, Student Health Services Utah Valley University
- Orem UT
Erb leads a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting the physical and emotional well-being of students
Biography
Bill Erb is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and the Senior Director of Student Health Services at Utah Valley University, where he leads a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting the physical and emotional well-being of students. With over 25 years of experience in clinical care and organizational leadership, Bill brings a rare blend of strategic thinking, trauma-informed insight, and grounded compassion to his role.
Throughout his career, he has focused on building inclusive, high-functioning health systems that prioritize student needs while navigating institutional complexity with integrity and clarity. His leadership style is rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of human behavior, shaped by years of therapeutic work and a lifelong dedication to personal and professional growth.
Outside of his administrative role, Bill is an endurance cyclist and advocate for mental and physical resilience. He draws inspiration from both the demands of sport and the challenges of leadership, using each as a lens for cultivating stamina, perspective, and purpose in uncertain times.
He is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals, fostering cross-campus partnerships, and leading with a vision that bridges systems, stories, and human potential.
Throughout his career, he has focused on building inclusive, high-functioning health systems that prioritize student needs while navigating institutional complexity with integrity and clarity. His leadership style is rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of human behavior, shaped by years of therapeutic work and a lifelong dedication to personal and professional growth.
Outside of his administrative role, Bill is an endurance cyclist and advocate for mental and physical resilience. He draws inspiration from both the demands of sport and the challenges of leadership, using each as a lens for cultivating stamina, perspective, and purpose in uncertain times.
He is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals, fostering cross-campus partnerships, and leading with a vision that bridges systems, stories, and human potential.
Industry Expertise
Health and Wellness
Education/Learning
Areas of Expertise
Student Mental Health
Organizational Leadership
Clinical Care
Human Behavior
Student Health and Wellness
Education
Brigham Young University
Graduate Degrees
Counseling and School Psychology
University of Utah
B.A.
Psychology
Media Appearances
Colleges Struggle With Soaring Student Demand for Counseling
NBC 4 Washington online
2019-11-25
"Unfortunately, stories like this are not that uncommon," said Dr. William Erb, senior director of student health services at Utah Valley. "We train, review and revise these procedures so that situations like this can be avoided as much as possible."
After BYU student's death, Utah's universities work to improve campus mental health
KSL News Utah online
2018-12-08
Utah Valley University has 10 full-time campus therapists, for a counselor-to-student ratio of about one to 4,000, according to Director of Student Health Services William A. Erb.
