Tony Boston

Tony Boston began his duties as Dickinson’s first chief diversity officer in October 2022. He will work to strengthen Dickinson’s diversity efforts and effectively move the college forward as an institution where the values of inclusivity and equity are embedded in the community. Tony worked most recently in an interim capacity as dean for institutional diversity and chief diversity officer at Reed College. At Reed, he led efforts to embed equity-minded practices in all aspects of the institution—from admissions and financial aid to student life and academic affairs. Prior to taking that post, Tony was the senior associate dean and special advisor to the president at Pomona College where he was charged with developing the vision and tactics to create a culture of inclusive excellence. In this inaugural role, he sought to align diversity, equity and inclusion with the mission, values and strategic plan of the college. During his 14-year tenure at Pomona, Tony served as associate professor of physical education, associate dean of the college for research administration, deputy Title IX coordinator and diversity officer. As an undergraduate, he completed a double major at Whittier College and continued his studies there, earning a master’s degree in education. Tony went on to earn a doctorate in health education at A.T. Still University of Health.