March 11, 2026
The äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Diversity Council will meet this spring in efforts to further inclusion, diversity and equity among all students, faculty, and staff.
The council, supported by the , will meet Monday, March 30, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The , led by co-chairs , vice president for community, equity and diversity, and äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ College of Nursing Dean , enhances collaboration to coordinate University-wide inclusive excellence initiatives.  Â
The council includes faculty, staff, and student representation from every college and administrative division, as well as University affiliates, working together to foster an inclusive, people-centered culture. Current council members are:
- Kamilah A’Vant, assistant dean, College of Arts and Sciences
- Alisa Baron, assistant professor, College of Health Sciences
- Ana Barraza, director, Women’s Center
- Arden Bastia, donor relations and engagement specialist, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Foundation
- Heidi Bucci, coordinator, professional and executive business education, College of Business
- Melissa J. Camba-Kelsay, associate director, Center for Student Leadership Development
- Ryan Chapman, assistant professor, College of Health Sciences
- Jacqueline Christophe-Hayot, executive director of professional and executive business education, College of Business
- Kairy Gonzalez, undergraduate student representative
- Kerri Ellis, associate professor, College of Nursing
- Kristy A. Embrack, director, community and organizational development, Office of Community, Equity, and Diversity
- Michael Fitzpatrick Jr., director, labor and employee relations, Office of Human Resources
- Robert Flynn, director, Center for Military and Veteran Education
- Edward P. Givens, assistant director, Talent Development
- Emmett Goods, director of jazz studies, College of Arts and Sciences
- Aura Fajardo Grandidge, assistant dean, College of the Environment and Life Sciences
- Alejandro Hazera, professor, College of Business
- Tom Hospod, assistant director, virtual internationalization and internationalization initiatives
- Lauren Jensen, deputy general counsel, Office of the General Counsel
- Jeff Johnson, associate athletic director, student-athlete development
- Lisa Macaruso, associate director, Academic Testing Center
- Princess Metuge, assistant dean, Graduate School of Oceanography
- Cara Mitnick, associate director of professional and community development, Graduate School
- Jean Nsabumuremyi, director, Multicultural Student Services Center
- Chuka Okoye, assistant dean, Fannon Institute for Student Success
- Amy Olson, executive director, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Hillel; president, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Chaplains Association
- Steve Pryzmus, associate professor, College of Education
- Jamie Puleo, anatomy and physiology lab specialist, College of the Environment and Life Sciences
- Mollie Ruben, assistant professor, College of Health Sciences
- Dorca P. Smalley, director, Office of Equal Opportunity
- David Smith, professor, Graduate School of Oceanography
- Aradhana Srinagesh, graduate student representative
- Kimberly Stack, executive director, Fannon Institute for Student Success
- Deborah Suggs, director of admissions
- Cheryl Trudel, executive assistant, External Relations and Communications
- Manuela Vadis, assistant director, Gender and Sexuality Center
- Charles Watson, assistant dean, access, opportunity and success, College of Engineering
- Nicole Weiss, professor, College of Health Sciences
- Nasser Zawia, professor, College of Health Sciences
The council works collaboratively across campus, through its committees such as its steering committee and the Accessibility Task Force to cultivate a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning, living, and working environment for all members of the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ community.
äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ community members are encouraged to connect with council members who work in their respective departments on any matters they wish to share.
