FORT PIERCE, Fla. (August 21, 2025) — Indian River State College announces the appointment of two accomplished leaders. Dr. Mia Tignor assumes the position of Associate Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, and Alessandra Thompson takes on the role of Associate Vice President for Human Resources.
Timothy E. Moore, Ph.D., Indian River State College President, said, “The appointments of Dr. Mia Tignor and Alessandra Thompson represent our commitment to building a stronger foundation that will enhance faculty support, organizational excellence, and ultimately student success as we continue serving the Treasure Coast region.”
Dr. Tignor is a proven higher education leader who has served The River for 12 years in various roles: tenured faculty, department chair, and Dean of Learning Resources. As Associate Vice Provost, Dr. Tignor will expand faculty support beyond the classroom, particularly in the integration of digital tools. She will continue to oversee the Learning Resources division, which includes the College’s libraries, tutoring centers, and online learning departments, and lead the transformation of the Institute of Academic Excellence, ensuring faculty are equipped to deliver innovative, workforce-aligned curriculum.
“I am excited to expand the River’s professional development opportunities and help our faculty explore and integrate digital tools into their teaching that will enhance student learning outcomes,” said Dr. Tignor. “Having served Indian River State College in various capacities over the years, I understand our faculty’s needs and am committed to providing them with the resources, professional development opportunities, and support needed for continued excellence.”
Thompson brings more than 20 years of human resources leadership in global corporations. She recently served as Vice President of Human Resources at Spirax Sarco Group, a FTSE 100 company with 10,000 employees across 50 countries, and previously as Director of Human Resources at Carrier Corporation, a Fortune 500 firm with over 50,000 employees. Her expertise includes ERP conversions, Title IX, collective bargaining, talent development, and organizational change management.
“I’m thrilled to join The River and contribute the insights gained from my corporate background,” said Thompson. “My focus will be on supporting our faculty and employees and strengthening the organizational foundation needed to advance the College’s mission in our community.”
Indian River State College, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 24,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides over 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. To learn more, visit irsc.edu.
