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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"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
Bernice Alston
Director, Student Success Center
Mitchell Knisely
Assistant Dean, PhD and Post-Doctoral Programs
Carrie Miller
MSN Student
Tina Johnson
Manager, Educational Technology
Derrick Glymph
Assistant Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Clinical Education Coordinator, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program
Gillian Jackson
Clinical Nurse Educator/Clinical Associate
Darina Petrovsky
Elizabeth C Clipp Term Chair of Nursing
Sara Aghajanian
Associate Dean, Marketing and Communications
Tina Leiter
Director, Facility Operations
Najla McClain
Academic DEIB Programming
Marissa Abram
Assistant Professor
Lydia Nichols
DNP Student
Troy Pinkins
Senior Director, Alumni & Engagement Programs
Michelle Webb
Assistant Professor
Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda
Professor
Shameika Wallace
Administrative Assistant, Student Success Center
Michael Cary
Associate Professor
Brandon Holmes
Admissions Director
Ernest Grant
Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging