A.T. Still University appoints Gaylah Sublette as Missouri campus president
Posted: July 10, 2025
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gaylah Sublette, MBA, as president of its Missouri campus, effective July 1, 2025.
Sublette, who has served as interim president since July 1, 2024, was selected following a nationwide search that attracted a highly competitive pool of candidates.
“Gaylah Sublette has dedicated her career to advancing A.T. Still University’s mission of whole person healthcare and community service,” said ATSU Chancellor Craig M. Phelps, DO, ’84. “Her extensive leadership experience, institutional knowledge, and commitment to collaboration will serve the Missouri campus and surrounding communities well.”
During the selection process, students, faculty, and staff participated in open forums with the finalists. Their thoughtful input affirmed Sublette’s longstanding dedication to the University and her ability to lead with integrity, professionalism, and vision.
Sublette brings 38 years of experience to her new role, having served in various senior positions at ATSU since joining the University in 1987. As vice chancellor of research & grants, she led the development of ATSU’s centralized Sponsored Programs office and helped secure more than $100 million in external funding. As interim president of the Missouri campus, she has provided executive leadership for ATSU’s Missouri-based schools, including the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health and St. Louis Dental Center, and College of Graduate Health Studies.
“I am honored and excited to serve as president of ATSU’s Missouri campus,” Sublette said. “It is a privilege to work alongside our outstanding faculty, staff, students, and community partners to continue advancing education, research, and service in healthcare.”
A graduate of Truman State University and William Woods University, Sublette has been instrumental in advancing research, compliance, and strategic planning initiatives across the University. Her leadership has also extended beyond ATSU, including service on the Board of Directors for Mark Twain Behavioral Health, as a member of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Assembly of Presidents, and as national vice chair of the AACOM Council of Research.