Kettering College Board Appoints New President

July 21, 2025 – Following an extensive search and much prayerful consideration, the board is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Lamata Mitchell 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.

“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.”

Adam Maycock, President of Kettering Health Main Campus, and chair of the Kettering College Board of Directors

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.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Lamata Mitchell to the Kettering College family. 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 and beyond.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Scott Bennie for stepping in as Interim President over the summer. His steady leadership and deep commitment to our mission provided invaluable continuity during this time of transition. Dr. Bennie’s thoughtful presence and support ensured that the college remained focused and forward-moving as we prepared for the year ahead. We are truly grateful for his service and collaboration.

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