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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    Lydia Nichols

    "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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    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
Gillian Jackson

Gillian Jackson

Clinical Nurse Educator/Clinical Associate

Derrick Glymph

Derrick Glymph

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

Sara Aghajanian

Sara Aghajanian

Associate Dean, Marketing and Communications

Michelle Webb

Michelle Webb

Assistant Professor

Darina Petrovsky

Darina Petrovsky

Elizabeth C Clipp Term Chair of Nursing

Lydia Nichols

Lydia Nichols

DNP Student

Monique Pardo-Montez

Monique Pardo-Montez

PhD Student

Ernest Grant

Ernest Grant

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

Mitch Knisely

Mitchell Knisely

Associate Professor

Tina Leiter

Tina Leiter

Director, Facility Operations

Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda

Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda

Assistant Dean, PhD Program

Marissa Abram

Marissa Abram

Assistant Professor

Michael Cary

Michael Cary

Associate Professor

Najla McClain

Najla McClain

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

Tina Johnson

Tina Johnson

Manager, Educational Technology

Troy Pinkins

Troy Pinkins

Senior Director, Alumni & Engagement Programs

Shameika Wallace

Shameika Wallace

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

Exterior of the School of Nursing

Carrie Miller

MSN Student

Brandon Holmes

Brandon Holmes

Admissions Director

Bernice Alston

Bernice Alston

Director, Student Success

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