Nicole Kent-Strollo is inaugural dean of students
Welcome to Nicole Kent-Strollo, Ed.D., M.S.N., APRN, WHNP-BC, who joins NEOMED as inaugural Dean of Students.
Dr. Kent-Strollo most recently served as director of the Women's and Children's Service Line at Bon Secours Mercy Health; however, the majority of her professional career in higher education was spent at Youngstown State University. While at YSU, she served as dean of students and ombudsperson, director of student outreach and support, graduate and undergraduate faculty, and assistant coach of track and field and cross country. She also spent several years in private practice as a women’s health nurse practitioner.
“Dr. Kent-Strollo’s experience, passion, enthusiasm and clear commitment to students make her the right person to lead our student services and ensure success of all our efforts to support our students and ensure they have that exceptional student experience, which is both a top University priority and so important to our students' success!” said NEOMED Provost Forrest Faison, M.D. in announcing the appointment.
“I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named the inaugural dean of students at NEOMED,” Dr. Kent-Strollo said. “From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt like a ‘member of the family.’ I look forward to creating this same experience for our students! I am beyond excited to meet and get to know these exceptional individuals who will go on to make a difference in the lives of others. I also look forward to working with so many dedicated, passionate faculty and staff who clearly care about each and every student.”
With more than 30 years of experience in student affairs, academic affairs, athletics, healthcare and education, Dr. Kent-Strollo is uniquely qualified to address the challenges facing many of today’s students.
Dr. Kent-Strollo has been an active member of her community, serving on the boards of the Salvation Army of Mahoning County and the Compass Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program. She is also a current member of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN), Youngstown's Non-Violence Committee and the YSU Hall of Fame Committee. During her time at YSU, she was involved with Women Leaders in College Sports, the Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA) and the National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment (NABITA).
Dr. Kent-Strollo earned her doctorate in educational leadership from University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Kent State University and is a certified nurse practitioner in the State of Ohio.