Dr. Marvin Dupiton

Dr. Marvin Dupiton has a diverse work experience spanning several prestigious institutions and roles. Dr. Marvin most recently served as the Director of Specialty Initiative Strategic Planning at Louisiana State University, where they provided strategic leadership for high-priority initiatives such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), civil unrest, and COVID-19. Prior to this role, Dr. Dupiton was the Diversity and Inclusion Head in the College of Science at Louisiana State University, where they designed programs to promote diversity and inclusiveness and provided professional development opportunities.

Before their time at Louisiana State University, Dr. Dupiton was the Chief Executive Officer at Sharp Crisp Clean, a national bespoke tie company. In this role, they drove program objectives, developed and administered diversity practices, and improved sales productivity globally. Dr. Marvin also held various positions at Louisiana State University, including Program Coordinator for the Black Male Leadership Initiative (BMLI), where they implemented initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates among Black males and women. Additionally, they served as an Assistant Athletic Academic Advisor, coordinating high-quality educational trainings for student-athletes.

Dr. Dupiton's earlier experience includes roles at TrackTown USA, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Men's Wearhouse, and Tallahassee Community College, where they demonstrated expertise in program management, compliance, HR strategies, and diversity and inclusion. Overall, Dr. Marvin Dupiton has a strong track record of leadership, strategic planning, and promoting diversity and inclusion in various professional settings.

Dr. Marvin Dupiton holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Louisiana State University. Dr. Marvin also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Furthermore, Dr. Dupiton has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Florida State University. In addition to their degrees, they obtained a certification in People Analytics from Wharton Online in 2023.