Linda Williams-Moore was named executive director of the Office of Inclusion and Belonging

Linda Williams-Moore was appointed as executive director of the Office of Inclusion and Belonging within Pitt’s Division of Student Affairs, effective Aug. 20.  

Since joining the University in 2007, Williams-Moore has demonstrated a sustained commitment to fostering community, inclusion and belonging. Throughout her nearly two decades at Pitt, she has developed and led initiatives focused on strengthening student engagement, cultivating inclusive communities, supporting student success, and creating opportunities for students to build meaningful connections and experience a sense of belonging. Williams-Moore has previously received the University’s Creating a Just Community and Creative Changemaker awards in recognition of her commitment to create meaningful change and strengthen community. 

As executive director, she will continue advancing efforts that foster connection, engagement, community and belonging, while working collaboratively with students and campus partners to ensure that the Office of Inclusion and Belonging serves as a welcoming resource for the entire Pitt student community.  

Williams-Moore holds a bachelor’s in communications from Southern Connecticut State University and an master’s in higher education administration from Iowa State University, and she is an active member of NASPA and ACPA. 

“Many of you have had the privilege of working alongside Linda for years, and you know just how much heart, wisdom and dedication she brings to everything she does. Please join me in giving Linda heartfelt congratulations on this wonderful and well-deserved appointment,” Vice Provost for Student Affairs Carla Panzella said in an Aug. 24 announcement.