Our Advisory Board is comprised of staff, faculty, alumni, and student representatives. We provide strategic guidance, support, and advocacy to advance the mission of the DEIB Office.
Why Is The Advisory Board Important:
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"Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are foundational to building systems that honor the humanity, potential, and lived experiences of every individual. For me, this work is not just about representation—it’s about transforming structures to ensure that opportunity, access, and justice are embedded at every level of decision-making."
Lydia Nichols, Alumni
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"This is important because we need to strive to provide everyone with a voice. The feeling of belonging is important to preserve in our community."
Darina Petrovsky, PhD, RN
Meet Our Advisory Board
Ernest Grant
Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Tina Johnson
Manager, Educational Technology
Najla McClain
Academic DEIB Programming
Lydia Nichols
DNP Student
Michelle Webb
Assistant Professor
Tina Leiter
Director, Facility Operations
Darina Petrovsky
Elizabeth C Clipp Term Chair of Nursing
Mitchell Knisely
Assistant Dean, PhD and Post-Doctoral Programs
Michael Cary
Associate Professor
Derrick Glymph
Assistant Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Clinical Education Coordinator, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program
Sara Aghajanian
Associate Dean, Marketing and Communications
Gillian Jackson
Clinical Nurse Educator/Clinical Associate
Troy Pinkins
Senior Director, Alumni & Engagement Programs
Marissa Abram
Assistant Professor
Carrie Miller
MSN Student
Shameika Wallace
Administrative Assistant, Student Success Center
Monique Pardo-Montez
PhD Student
Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda
Professor
Brandon Holmes
Admissions Director
Bernice Alston
Director, Student Success Center