Santa Clara University

Melissa McAlexander joined SCU in late 2021 as Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives. In this role, she is currently supporting the efforts to transform mental health services at SCU, serving as an Inclusive Excellence Liaison, and supporting the Provosts’ efforts with campus Remap project and the First Year Experience. Prior to joining SCU, McAlexander was a faculty member and an administrator at Notre Dame de Namur University for 15 years, including serving as Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs as well as Special Assistant to the President.