Olivia Kew Fickus
About Olivia Kew Fickus
Olivia Kew Fickus is the Chief Data Officer and Executive Director of Data & Strategic Analytics at Vanderbilt University, with extensive experience in data governance, strategy development, and higher education administration.
Chief Data Officer at Vanderbilt University
Olivia Kew Fickus currently serves as the Chief Data Officer and Executive Director of Data & Strategic Analytics at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the university's data governance and strategic analytics initiatives, transforming data usage and accessibility across the institution.
Former Assistant Provost at Vanderbilt University
From 2019 to 2021, Olivia Kew Fickus held the position of Assistant Provost and Executive Director of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness at Vanderbilt University. During her two-year tenure, she implemented strategic planning frameworks and oversaw institutional effectiveness measures to enhance the university's operational efficiency.
Director of Strategic Planning at University of Birmingham
Olivia Kew Fickus has a notable history at the University of Birmingham, where she served as the Director of Strategic Planning from 2012 to 2019. In this role, she was instrumental in developing long-term strategic plans for the university and enhancing its planning processes. Prior to this, she held positions as Assistant Registrar and Operations Manager, School of Education.
Grants Coordinator at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Between 2000 and 2003, Olivia Kew Fickus worked at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona as the Grants/Workshops Coordinator at the International Center. In this capacity, she managed grant applications and organized workshops to support academic and international projects.
Academic Background and Education
Olivia Kew Fickus pursued higher education at prestigious institutions. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Leicester. Additionally, she studied History at Princeton University, earning an AB degree. Her academic background laid the foundation for a career in strategic planning and data governance.