Ali Pickens-Opoku

Ali Pickens-Opoku currently serves as the System Director for Strategic Enrollment Management at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities since March 2023. Previously, Ali held the position of Associate Dean of Enrollment Management at Century College from July 2019 to March 2023. At Saint Paul College, Ali served as the Director of One Stop Services, successfully launching the One Stop for student records, registration, admissions, and financial aid, and also as the Director of Student Conduct and Title IX Coordinator, overseeing conduct systems and gender equity issues. Other roles include Area Coordinator at St. Cloud State University and Residence Hall Director at Augsburg University, along with earlier positions as a Student Life Intern and Multicultural Center Graduate Assistant. Ali holds a Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature and Global Studies from Hamline University.