Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life
Shadia Sachedina, (she/hers)
As AVP and Dean of Student Life, Shadia oversees the Offices of Residential Life; Student Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging; Student Involvement and Leadership; and International Student Support and Belonging. Her experience as a Student Affairs educator spans over 30 years, and she approaches her work with dedication and a commitment to student wellbeing, engagement, and success. She is inspired by the energy and dedication of the Student Life team and is excited for the opportunity to collaborate and partner with her Sarah Lawrence colleagues to continue to foster a strong sense of belonging and purpose for Sarah Lawrence students.
Prior to joining Sarah Lawrence, Shadia was a Consultant at Keeling & Associates, a higher education consulting firm, and previously served as Associate Vice President for Student Success and Dean of Students at the Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY). She has also held leadership roles at Baruch College (CUNY), the School of Visual Arts, Stony Brook University, and SUNY Cortland. A Gallup-certified Strengths coach and certified trainer in Restorative Practice, she brings a dynamic and holistic approach to leadership, drawing on principles of empathy, cultural understanding, and student-centered support.
Shadia holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stony Brook University, a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College, and a doctorate in Higher & Postsecondary Education from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
