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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Yvonne Berumen ’97

  • Vice President for Admission & Financial Aid
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Andrés Fernández

  • Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
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Jim Marchant

  • Vice President & Chief of Staff
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Allen M. Omoto

  • Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Dean of Faculty
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Erika Quiñonez

  • Interim Vice President for Advancement
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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