Hillier joins the Dragons after spending the last five seasons at Stony Brook University.

"I am thrilled for the Dragon lacrosse family," said Deputy Director of Athletics, Nick Gannon. "The future is exciting with Kim leading our program. She has an infectious personality grounded by incredible belief in the power of family that will match the grit and culture of our lacrosse program. Kim's aspirations for our program's future will only build on the team's 2021 success."

She rejoined the Seawolves' staff in September 2016 as associate head coach with a focus on developing the Stony Brook offense after previously working at SBU in 2012. During her most recent stint, the Farmingdale, N.Y. native helped lead Stony Brook to four NCAA appearances, including two quarterfinals, and four America East titles. She helped mentor the 2021 IWLCA Midfielder of the Year, 12 All-Americans, and 39 All-Conference honorees, including 19 on the First Team.

"Sincerest thanks to Joe Spallina, Shawn Heilbron, Robert Emmerich and my entire Stony Brook women's lacrosse family/nation, for a consistent, world-class championship experience," said Hillier. "It has been an absolute honor."

"I'd like to thank President Fry, Maisha Kelly, Nick Gannon, Dr. Subir Sahu and the rest of the search committee for the opportunity of a lifetime," continued Hillier. "Drexel has established a rich tradition of success; both in the classroom and on the field. As we move forward, we will continue to break barriers as winners in every aspect going forward. The expectation of winning will be an everyday mentality as we work to win a national championship. I am fired up to take this group of young women under my wing as we walk through this journey together as a family."

Most recently, Hillier helped guide the Seawolves to a 16-3 overall record and an undefeated 8-0 mark in conference play during the 2021 season. The program claimed its eighth consecutive America East title and made an appearance in the NCAA quarterfinals where it put up a strong fight against No. 1 North Carolina. In 2019, Stony Brook advanced to the Second Round of the NCAA tournament and posted wins against three ranked opponents during the season.

In her first two years on Long Island, Hillier assisted the Seawolves in back-to-back 20-win seasons.