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Jamall Pollock serves as the Senior Associate Dean of the College for Student Belonging, where he champions a culture of inclusion and community within Brown’s Open Curriculum. In this role, Jamall bridges the gap between administrative strategy and student experience, collaborating across the University to ensure equitable access and success for all undergraduates. Beyond high-level assessment and policy, he is deeply involved in the student journey, developing cohort-based learning opportunities and providing direct academic advising and support.

A clinical social worker by training, Jamall brings a unique therapeutic lens to higher education leadership. He previously served as a psychotherapist and Assistant Director within Brown’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and has shared his expertise as an adjunct instructor at institutions including Columbia University, Yeshiva University, and Hunter College. Jamall holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s in Social Work from Yeshiva University and earned his undergraduate degree from Williams College. His career-long commitment to equity began in New York City, where he designed programming to help high school students of color navigate the path to selective colleges.