Yvonne Pitts is the Assistant Dean of Students.
She is a data-driven scholar-practitioner with over 10 years of experience in higher education. Prior to coming to Spelman, she served as director of fraternity and sorority life, undergraduate student life at Columbia University.
She develops welcoming and inclusive communities to enhance the undergraduate student experience and provides consultation to organizations interested in sourcing, recruiting, and engaging those from diverse backgrounds and populations. She has a proven track record of success in DEI project management, learning and development initiatives, and team management within university settings.
As a life-long learner, she recently completed a third Master's Degree in Sociology at Columbia University, where she conducted an original research project on diversity management practices and their impact on increasing Black representation. She has also conducted research on sexual harassment and assault on college campuses and in the workplace. She leverages her background in Higher Education and Sociology to better understand and break down systemic barriers that exist in today's ever-changing society through education, policies, and initiatives.
In her spare time, she enjoys trying new recipes, exploring different cities, and exercising on her Peloton bike.