Team Fundraising Page of Alan Acosta

Dr. Alan Acosta is a passionate higher education professional whose work focuses on helping students become ethical global leaders. He currently serves as the assistant vice provost for student life and director of positive learning environments at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, where he collaborates with students, faculty, and staff on cultivating and nurturing holistic student support, engagement, and wellness. Alan previously worked at Clark University and Florida State University managing numerous campus offices, including student conduct, housing, new student orientation, and accessibility services. He also coordinated institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, managed campus-wide student crises, and supported campus offices through transition and change. Alan has been involved in ACPA and ASCA and served each organization in numerous roles. He has authored academic articles and chapters and was a co-editor of a book focused on student conduct in college residence halls. Alan is also an adjunct faculty member in the Salem State University HESA program. Alan earned his BA and M.Ed. at the University of Florida and his Ph.D. from Florida State University. He believes in the power of education to uplift communities and change lives, which drives the work he does.