Katie Fernandes

Katie Fernandes is an experienced educational professional currently serving as the Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Coaching & Retention Programs at Providence College since June 2019. Additionally, Katie coordinates the Friar Foundations Program, teaches courses, and worked as the Assistant Director for Student Success and Retention, as well as an Academic Skills Specialist at the same institution. Alongside an enduring role as a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance since June 2018, Katie has also contributed to community engagement as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Rev'd Indoor Cycling from January 2022 to January 2024. Prior experience includes serving as the Associate Director and Assistant Director of the ARCH Learning Community at Dean College between August 2015 and June 2019. Katie holds a Master of Education in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from Springfield College and both a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate of Arts from Dean College in Liberal Arts and Sociology.