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DeKimberlen J. Neely, Ph.D., is an associate dean in the Office of Undergraduate Studies. She began her career at Spelman as an instructor in the psychology department. Later she served as the program coordinator for the Bridges Pre-Baccalaureate 2006 Summer Institute, held appointments in the Office of Undergraduate Studies, where she served as the program coordinator for the sophomore class and program manager for the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (LEADS at Spelman College).
A counselor by training, Neely provided individual, family and group counseling in various clinical settings prior to her professional affiliation with Spelman. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spelman College and earned both a master’s degree and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 1999 and 2004, respectively.
Fun Facts: DeKimberlen, a proud Godmother of 10, loves to travel domestically and abroad and enjoys being outside.