Dr. Ocampo Named National Leader in Higher Ed
March 1, 2022: Trinity Washington University’s provost, Dr. Carlota Ocampo, was named one of 25 “innovative and dynamic women leaders who are paving the way for others in higher education” by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The national list of leaders is featured to kick off Women’s History Month: Celebrating Leading Women in Higher Education. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is the preeminent source of critical news, information and insightful commentary on the full range of issues concerning diversity in American higher education. Founded more than 37 years ago, Diverse began writing about diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education long before diversity and multiculturalism became “hot-button” issues. Today, its mission continues: to provide information that is honest, thorough and balanced.
“I am so honored by this wonderful recognition by Diverse,” said Dr. Ocampo. “I am particularly pleased to be in the company of so many amazing women in higher education. I also view this as a recognition of the great achievements of the Trinity community as a national leader of diversity, equity and inclusion, with a particular commitment to women and students of color, and our collective work around Trinity DARE: Driving Actions for Racial Equity.”
In her bio, Diverse notes that “Dr. Ocampo oversees academic affairs, assessment, and planning at Trinity Washington University. She earned her Ph.D. in neuropsychology from Howard University in 1997, subsequently joining Trinity as an assistant professor of psychology and in 2003 earning tenure and promotion to associate professor. She has also served as associate provost for assessment, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (directing academic advising and the first-year experience), and as chair of the psychology and human relations programs at Trinity. She is an alumna and current advisory council member of the American Psychological Association (APA) Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) and has served on APA task forces on educational assessment and diversity. She is on the national advisory board for the Steve Fund/Equity in Mental Health Framework for Students of Color and is a volunteer peer evaluator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Her interests encompass interactions among diversity, structural inequity, health, and education; she has numerous publications and presentations on pedagogical reform with changing student populations, racist-incident based trauma, and ethnicity, gender, and disease. She supports and directs academic grants for equity in STEM and in general education for women from underrepresented groups. She enjoys promoting student-centered academic initiatives, culturally relevant health and wellness, and life-long learning and holistic development.”
Trinity Media Contact: Ann Pauley, 202-884-9725, pauleya@trinitydc.edu
Diverse Editor: Walter Hudson
