Kettering College Inagurates New President, Dr. Lamata Mitchell
- The Dayton Weekly News
- Jan 16
- 2 min read
Kettering College marked a historic milestone on January 16 with the inauguration of Dr. Lamata Mitchell as its new president. Mitchell becomes the first woman and the first person of color to lead Kettering College, reflecting the institution’s continued commitment to excellence, inclusion, and forward-thinking leadership.
Mitchell emphasized the college’s role in addressing the region’s healthcare workforce shortage through its close partnership with Kettering Health, ensuring graduates have a direct pipeline into employment. Kettering College offers degrees in a range of healthcare fields, including nursing and occupational therapy, and remains focused on advancing the overall wellness of the community.
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Following an extensive search and much prayerful consideration, the board is delighted to announce the appointment of as the next President of Kettering College.
Dr. Mitchell brings a wealth of experience in healthcare education, academic leadership, and strategic collaboration. Most recently, she served as Chief Learning Officer for AdventHealth, where she led system-wide initiatives to enhance workforce development and education.
Prior to her time at AdventHealth, she served as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Learning at Pima Community College, where she championed student success, academic innovation, and equity in higher education. Her experience also includes serving as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, contributing to the advancement of quality standards across institutions of higher learning.
Adam Maycock, President of Kettering Health Main Campus, and chair of the Kettering College Board of Directors, shared, “Dr. Mitchell brings exceptional leadership, a deep commitment to student success, and experience from academia and healthcare, that will serve her well. The Kettering College Board is confident that under Lamata’s leadership, the college will continue to thrive and grow in service to our students, faculty, and community.” Dr. Mitchell has been deeply involved in initiatives that align with our mission and the broader goals of Adventist healthcare. She worked alongside the president of AdventHealth University to develop an ASN program designed to address the growing nursing shortage within the AdventHealth system. In addition, she collaborated with AHU to identify healthcare certificate programs that helped reskill 1,089 entry-level employees, strengthening the pipeline of healthcare professionals and supporting career growth within the organization.
Dr. Mitchell’s leadership style is grounded in service, innovation, and a deep commitment to faith-based education. We are confident that her vision and experience will guide Kettering College into a strong and purposeful future. We look forward to the meaningful impact her leadership will bring to our campus and community. Dr. Mitchell will officially begin her presidency on August 11, 2025, and we are thrilled to have her leading us into this new academic year.
About Kettering College
Kettering College is a fully accredited, coeducational college that specializes in health science education. A division of Kettering Health, the College is located on the Kettering Health Main Campus in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio, and is chartered by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Kettering College offers an Occupational Therapy Doctoral program, a Master of Physician Assistant, Bachelor and Associate of Science degrees, and certificate programs.
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