Tam Rovitto (she/her) is the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion and Student Affairs. In her position, Tam oversees diversity and inclusion initiatives, student affairs and creates programs and policies that foster wellness, inclusion, and sense of belonging at SPIA. She is responsible for student support, crisis management, the Princeton University Policy Student Government, the Journal of Public and International Affairs, summer programs for incoming students, and hooding. With the Dean’s Office, she will be in charge of programming and initiatives for faculty and staff as well.

She earned her BA from Rutgers University, MS from Columbia University, then returned to Rutgers University for her doctorate degree. Tam is a published practitioner-scholar and centers her research on first-generation college students and mental health. Outside of academia, Tam provides workshops and trainings on DEI&B and is dually licensed in NJ & NY to provide psychotherapy. When not working, she enjoys time with family, trying new food, traveling, or watching her sons play soccer.