Maryellen Kiley
Associate Dean for Academic Integration and Advising
Maryellen Kiley joined the Class Dean's team as the Associate Dean of Students for Academic Integration & Advising in October 2022.
Steadfast in her commitment to the contemporary college student, Dean Kiley brings to our Wellesley community nearly three decades of advocacy at mission-driven institutions of higher education. Dean Kiley's career in Student Affairs has included complex roles spanning mid-level management to executive level leadership, including Director of Student Activities, Dean of Student Development, and Vice President for Student Affairs. Dean Kiley has developed a breadth of knowledge and depth of competencies while collaboratively delivering essential student services. Throughout her professional journey, she has created noteworthy partnerships with academic colleagues in developing innovative strategies to connect classroom learning with the co-curricular experience.
Dean Kiley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and a Master of Education with a concentration in Student Personnel & Counseling from Northeastern University.
A lifelong Massachusetts resident, Dean Kiley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, golfing, and photography. Her favorite flowers are sunflowers.