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Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness Committee

Monitors all existing and future initiatives regarding diversity, equity and inclusiveness on campus and makes recommendations to the Chancellor on future initiatives, priorities and practices that promote an inclusive campus community and culture.

Administrative Oversight: President Daniel Pullin

Committee MemberTerm

Faculty

Maria Ciriza; SPAN2026
Eric Gonzales; BSOM2026
Germán Gutiérrez; MUSI2026
Morgan Kiani; ENGR 2026
Endia Lindo; EDUC2025
James Rodriguez; MUSI2025
Jay Ryu; IDEM2025

Staff

Crystal Page, Co-Chair; DEAN OF STUDENTS2025
Brenda Byars; Facility Planning & Construction 2026
Carmella Kilburn; CSE Biology2027
Timeka Gordon; Student Identity & Engagement 2025
Erin Houchin; Brite Housing 2026
Travis Kramer; CENTER TEACHING EXCELLENCE2025
Shelia Williams; Office of the Chancellor and President2026
Imani Wimberly; HOUSING/RES LIFE 2027

Other Members

Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado; Chief Inclusion Officer, ex-officio
Claire Sanders; Provost's Faculty Fellow & Academic Affairs DEI Advocate
Aisha Torrey-Sawyer; Dir., DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, ex-officio
Kathy Cavins-Tull; VC STUDENT AFFAIRS, liaison
Yohna Chambers-Hastings; VC & Chief HR Officer, liaison
Heath Einstein; Dean, ADMISSIONS, liaison
Timeka Gordon; Student Identity & Engagement, liaison
Merianne Roth; MARKETING & COMM., liaison
Karen Steele; ENGL, liaison
Shawn Worthen; Ath. Academic Svc. liaison

Students

Charity Ketu
Natalia Dominguez