Clyde Wilson Pickett, Ph.D. Bio
Second Vice President

Dr. Clyde Wilson Pickett currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pickett was appointed to this position after a national search in 2020. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Pickett served as Chief Diversity Officer for Minnesota State and before that he served as Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) in Pittsburgh, PA.

Dr. Pickett completed his B.S. degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky and his M. Ed in Adult and Higher Education Leadership with an emphasis in Counseling and Multiculturalism from Morehead State University. He completed his doctoral study at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education with a focus on Language, Literacy, and Culture.

Dr. Pickett is recognized as a national leader in advancing diversity and inclusions initiatives and strategy in higher education. He is the founder of two educational consulting firms that specialize in diversity, equity, and inclusion training, strategic planning, program development, management services, and executive leadership development. As a scholar, his work focuses on both institutional support for students of color in higher education and strategic development for equity strategy in organizations.  He is the co-author for the book Inclusive Directions: The Role of the Chief Diversity Officer in Community College Leadership.

A native of Louisville, Kentucky; Dr. Pickett is an active board member for both local and national organizations. He is the father of two adult children Destiny and Alexander.