1. About Pitzer

Leadership

Meet the leaders who dedicate their time and expertise to upholding the mission and helping ensure the future of Pitzer College

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Pitzer College’s senior staff, led by President Strom C. Thacker, is dedicated to helping Pitzer achieve its goals and overall mission, working with the College’s student, faculty, and staff shared governance bodies and the Pitzer Board of Trustees. Learn more about all three groups:

Office of the President Board of Trustees Shared College Governance

Senior Staff

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Strom C. Thacker

  • President
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Elisa Albán-Ashley

  • Interim Vice President for Admission, Financial Aid, and Enrollment
  • Assistant Vice President for College Systems and Data Strategy
Bob Fass

Bob Fass

  • Vice President for College Advancement
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Andrés Fernández

  • Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
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Chawne Kimber

  • Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty
  • Professor of Mathematics
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Jim Marchant

  • Vice President & Chief of Staff
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Tricia Milford-Hoyt

  • Vice President for Communications and Marketing
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Laura Schaefer

  • Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer
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Ulysses (UJ) Sofia, PhD

  • Dean, Department of Natural Sciences
  • Professor of Physics
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Melanie Lacy Sorenson

  • Assistant Vice President
  • Secretary to the Board of Trustees