Lee Anne Xippolitos, Ph.D.

Lee Anne Xippolitos, Ph.D. is the Dean of the School of Nursing at Stony Brook University (SBU). A graduate of the program, Dr. Xippolitos completed her Ph.D. at Adelphi University and is certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric-mental health nursing and Nurse Administrator.

Dr. Xippolitos leads the establishment and implementation of academic, research and clinical practice programs in Nursing at SBU. She is responsible for implementing policies, overseeing strategic initiatives and addressing the needs of students, faculty and staff . Her efforts have led to the addition of programs in organizational leadership, education and global health – which enables student to complete clinical rotations in Tanzania, Republic of Korea and Ecuador. She is also a member of the Senior Executive team at the SBU Health Science Center.

Prior to being named Dean, Dr. Xippolitos served as Chief Nursing Officer at SBU for 12 years. During that time, she played a key role in reducing the nursing vacancy rate, developing the Electronic Medical Record system and the Nurse Residency Program, and opening the SANE Center for victims of sexual assault.

As a leader in the field of nursing, she is a member of multiple nursing organizations and is a charter member and past president of Kappa Gamma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International. Currently, she serves on the University Health System Consortium’s National Advisory Board for Nurse Residency Programs and is a member of the Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS) Resource Council. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Community Service Award from the Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS).

Dr. Xippolitos is the proud mother of Kristin, Peter, Kristofer and Kelly. She is also the proud grandmother of Emma, Kate, Sarah, Courtney and Matthew.