Dennis A. Mitchell
Dennis A. Mitchell is Executive Vice President for University Life and Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement at Columbia University, roles he has held since 2021, and Professor of Dental Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Mitchell, who joined the Columbia faculty in 1991, has led student and faculty diversity efforts at the College of Dental Medicine since 2004 and faculty diversity efforts in the Office of the Provost since 2014. He has also played a lead role spearheading university-wide anti-racism efforts.