Cathy Carlson, Ed.D. (she/her) currently serves as Director of Student Support and Initiatives at Brandeis University. Dr. Carlson received her bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College, master’s in education at Penn State University and doctorate from the University of Vermont. 

After working in residential life and career services for multiple years, Dr. Carlson moved to academic affairs where she served in a variety of positions including Assistant Dean of Student Services at UVM and Associate Provost for Academic Services and Operations at Bentley University. A career long member of ACPA, Dr. Carlson has dedicated her career to supporting students and creating bridges between academic and student affairs.