Leadership at Sterling College
Everyone at Sterling College is dedicated to helping our students succeed and become stewards of the environment. Our leadership team fosters a framework that promotes honesty, trust, and integrity. We keep our students and our mission at the heart of everything we do.
President Matthew Derr
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Board of Trustees
The College is also governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Through their work, the College is able to fulfill its mission of environmental stewardship and meet its aspirations for the future.
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President’s Cabinet
The Cabinet meets weekly to discuss and advise the President on issues related to the current and future needs of the college. In particular, this council focuses on issues related to institutional planning, operational budget, risk management, and general college initiatives.
Nicole Civita
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Lori Collins-Hall
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Derr
President & Faculty
Favor Ellis
Interim Dean of Student Life
Christina Goodwin ’02
Dean of Advancement & Alumni Relations
Maxine Kelly
Dean of Finance & Operations
Moxie Mehegan
Dean of Admission & Financial Aid
Peter Merrill
Senior Advisor to the President
Laura Spence
Dean of Academics & Faculty in Ecology