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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    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
Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda

Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda

Assistant Dean, PhD Program

Michelle Webb

Michelle Webb

Assistant Professor

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)

Darina Petrovsky

Darina Petrovsky

Assistant Professor

Mitch Knisely

Mitchell Knisely

Associate Professor

Marissa Abram

Marissa Abram

Assistant Professor

Najla McClain

Najla McClain

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

Gillian Jackson

Gillian Jackson

Clinical Nurse Educator/Clinical Associate

Monique Pardo-Montez

Monique Pardo-Montez

PhD Student

Lydia Nichols

Lydia Nichols

DNP Student

Troy Pinkins

Troy Pinkins

Senior Director, Alumni & Engagement Programs

Tina Leiter

Tina Leiter

Director, Facility Operations

Bernice Alston

Bernice Alston

Director, Student Success

Exterior of the School of Nursing

Carrie Miller

MSN Student

Michael Cary

Michael Cary

Associate Professor

Brandon Holmes

Brandon Holmes

Admissions Director

Sara Aghajanian

Sara Aghajanian

Associate Dean, Marketing and Communications

Kevin Thomas

Kevin Thomas

Director, Faculty Affairs

Tina Johnson

Tina Johnson

Manager, Educational Technology

Derrick Glymph

Derrick Glymph

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

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