DEIB Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board is responsible for considering and making recommendations regarding DUSON's diversity and inclusion efforts. The Board contributes its unique experiences and perspectives by periodically reviewing policies, making recommendations about initiatives, and helping the School of Nursing achieve the diversity and inclusion goals as outlined in the Office of Diversity of Inclusion Framework.

The Advisory Board also provides guidance and direction in understanding historical and current nondiscrimination laws, as well as access and equity for program planning in higher education institutions.

Why Is The Advisory Board Important:

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    Marissa Abram

    Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane. MLK Jr.
    "My commitment to DEI-B reflects my commitment to eliminate health inequities. Healthcare providers must value and respect inherent human dignity for all, if we are going to improve health outcomes."

    Marissa Abram, PhD, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, FIAAN

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    Derrick Glymph

    "Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work is important to me because it ensures every voice is valued, empowering communities to innovate and grow together while unique perspectives expose the blind spots we may have.”

    Derrick C. Glymph, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE, COL., USAR, FAANA, FAAN

Meet Our Advisory Board

DEIB Advisory Board
Lydia Nichols

Lydia Nichols

DNP Student

Brandon Holmes

Brandon Holmes

Admissions Director

Darina Petrovsky

Darina Petrovsky

Assistant Professor

Michael Cary

Michael Cary

Associate Professor

Marissa Abram

Marissa Abram

Assistant Professor

Sara Aghajanian

Sara Aghajanian

Associate Dean, Marketing and Communications

Bernice Alston

Bernice Alston

Director, Student Success

Troy Pinkins

Troy Pinkins

Senior Director, Alumni & Engagement Programs

Najla McClain

Najla McClain

Program Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Tina Johnson

Tina Johnson

Manager, Educational Technology

Tina Leiter

Tina Leiter

Director, Facility Operations

Michelle Webb

Michelle Webb

Assistant Professor

Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda

Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda

Assistant Dean, PhD Program

Derrick Glymph

Derrick Glymph

Assistant Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Clinical Education Coordinator, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program

Gillian Jackson

Gillian Jackson

Clinical Nurse Educator/Clinical Associate

Shameika Wallace

Shameika Wallace

Administrative Assistant, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Ernest Grant

Ernest Grant

Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

Mitch Knisely

Mitchell Knisely

Associate Professor

Monique Pardo-Montez

Monique Pardo-Montez

PhD Student

Exterior of the School of Nursing

Carrie Miller

MSN Student

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