Tomitha Blake serves as the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic & Student Affairs at the University of Washington leading the advancement efforts for five central units responsible for the access, success and diversity of 60,000 students. For 25+ years, she has championed access to higher education as an antidote to inequities and a pathway to opportunities. She has helped launch, lead and close successful comprehensive campaigns in support of capital projects, research, student learning outcomes, access, DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging), and social impact.  

Tomitha is known for building and motivating high performing, inclusive and engaged teams, leading through tough changes with a big heart, and creating innovative philanthropic strategy to drive the value proposition of higher education.