Ariana Rutledge

Ariana Rutledge, Ph.D., currently serves as the Principal Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at Washington State University Spokane. Previously, Ariana held the position of Associate Director at Tulane University's Center for Academic Equity, where responsibilities included managing daily operations, overseeing budgeting for a $500,000 budget, and coordinating programs aimed at supporting BIPOC, first-generation, and low-income students. Ariana's extensive background in higher education includes roles at Texas A&M University, Louisiana State University, and Florida State University, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, student success programs, and leadership development. With a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Research, Ariana possesses a strong commitment to fostering inclusive academic environments and enhancing student engagement.