Simone L. Yearwood serves as the Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY). In this role, she leads a wide range of academic programs in the fine and performing arts, media studies, linguistics, literatures, and languages advancing the educational goals of thousands of students. Dean Yearwood guides strategic initiatives, cultivates cross-departmental collaboration, and champions the College's impact within the broader community and the University.