Sarah Lawrence Appoints Daniel Amado Trujillo Dean of Studies and Student Life

By Judith Schwartzstein, Director of Public Affairs, Sarah Lawrence College 

Aug. 26, 2015:  Daniel Amado Trujillo has been appointed new dean of studies and student life at Sarah Lawrence College. In this position he will have direct responsibility for the office of the dean of studies and executive responsibility for the offices of student affairs, career services, and community partnerships. Trujillo will work closely with Dean Allen Green, who has held the position for the last 16 years and will assume a new position as dean of equity and inclusion.  

"We are delighted to welcome Daniel Trujillo, who brings great experience in strategy and policy-making, program development, and retention. He'll make an excellent addition to our team at Sarah Lawrence," said Karen R. Lawrence, president of the college.  

Trujillo comes to Sarah Lawrence from St. John's University in New York, where he is currently associate vice president and dean of students, responsible for strategic leadership and management of residence life, student conduct, student activities, community service, and student support services. 

Prior to working at St. John's, he was a director in student health services at Columbia University Medical Center and, previously, an associate dean at MIT in undergraduate studies and student life.  

Trujillo received his BA with a concentration in philosophy from the University of Redlands and his MA and PhD in counseling psychology with a focus on college counseling and student affairs administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Pictured here:  Dean Daniel Amado Trujillo.

Photo courtesy Judith Schwartzstein, Director of Public Affairs, Sarah Lawrence College