DEIB Advisory Board

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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    Darina Petrovsky

    "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

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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

Meet Our Advisory Board

DEIB Advisory Board
Shameika Wallace

Shameika Wallace

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

Troy Pinkins

Troy Pinkins

Senior Director, Alumni & Engagement Programs

Derrick Glymph

Derrick Glymph

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

Bernice Alston

Bernice Alston

Director, Student Success

Najla McClain

Najla McClain

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

Michael Cary

Michael Cary

Associate Professor

Monique Pardo-Montez

Monique Pardo-Montez

PhD Student

Lydia Nichols

Lydia Nichols

DNP Student

Exterior of the School of Nursing

Carrie Miller

MSN Student

Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda

Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda

Assistant Dean, PhD Program

Tina Leiter

Tina Leiter

Director, Facility Operations

Ernest Grant

Ernest Grant

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

Brandon Holmes

Brandon Holmes

Admissions Director

Mitch Knisely

Mitchell Knisely

Assistant Dean, PhD and Post-Doctoral Programs

Darina Petrovsky

Darina Petrovsky

Elizabeth C Clipp Term Chair of Nursing

Michelle Webb

Michelle Webb

Assistant Professor

Sara Aghajanian

Sara Aghajanian

Associate Dean, Marketing and Communications

Tina Johnson

Tina Johnson

Manager, Educational Technology

Gillian Jackson

Gillian Jackson

Clinical Nurse Educator/Clinical Associate

Marissa Abram

Marissa Abram

Assistant Professor

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