Kira Gatewood

Kira Gatewood currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students at the University of Houston-Downtown, overseeing various departments including counseling services, student health services, and veterans services. Previously, Kira held the position of Assistant Dean of Students at Arizona State University, focusing on university-wide priorities to enhance student success. Throughout a career that began with roles in student services and educational assessment, Kira has cultivated extensive experience in managing operations, developing programs, and supporting student organizations. Kira's educational background includes a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from Arizona State University, a Master of Education from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Columbia College Chicago.