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Kettering College

Discover how support for Kettering College strengthens hands‑on learning, opens doors for future healthcare professionals, and helps students build meaningful careers rooted in service. Your generosity fuels education that shapes confident caregivers for our community.

Kettering College welcomed Dr. Lamata Mitchell as its 8^th president. Since beginning her leadership in August, Dr. Mitchell has already brought vision, energy and a deep commitment to the mission of the college.

Dr. Mitchell brings a wealth of experience in healthcare education, academic leadership, and strategic collaboration to Kettering College. Most recently, she served as Chief Learning Officer for AdventHealth, where she led system-wide initiatives to enhance workforce development and education. Prior to her time at AdventHealth, she served as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Learning at Pima Community College, where she championed student success, academic innovation, and equity in higher education.

Her experience also includes serving as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, contributing to the advancement of quality standards across institutions of higher learning. Dr. Mitchell is deeply involved in initiatives that align with our mission and the broader goals of Adventist healthcare.

She worked alongside the president of AdventHealth University to develop an ASN program designed to address the growing nursing shortage within the AdventHealth system. In addition, she collaborated with AHU to identify healthcare certificate programs that helped reskill 1,089 entry-level employees, strengthening the pipeline of healthcare professionals and supporting career growth within the organization. Dr. Mitchell’s leadership style is grounded in service, innovation, and a deep commitment to faith-based education.

Donor Story Highlight

Two generous donors recently shared how excited they were to support Kettering College and invest in the future of its students.

Inspired by the College’s mission and the promise of its incoming class, they established an endowed scholarship to help students with financial need pursue their education with confidence and hope

Their passion for student success also led them to enhance learning in a tangible way by funding two state-of-the-art Anatomage Tables, giving students access to cutting-edge technology that will deepen their understanding of anatomy and elevate their educational experience.

Through their generosity, these donors are opening doors for students today and strengthening the quality of healthcare education for years to come.