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“Increasing Diversity, Diminishing Disparities: Lessons Learned and the Agenda Ahead” THE MAYFLOWER HOTEL 1127 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 - OCTOBER 2, 2016

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HOWARD UNIVERSITY Howard University, one of the nation’s leading research universities, is dedicated to educating students from diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Guided by our extraordinary cadre of faculty, students are immersed in cutting-edge scholarship and innovation, including nanotechnology, human genome research and atmospheric science, as well as the social sciences, arts and humanities on four campuses.

Since its inception more than 145 years ago, Howard University has been at the forefront of preparing globally competent students for positions of leadership and social responsibility.

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Minority Access, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, was incorporated in January 1995 to improve the higher educational, professional and managerial utilization of minorities. The organization assists individuals, academic institutions, federal and local governments, private agencies and corporations in diversifying their campuses and work sites by improving the recruitment, retention and enhancement of underrepresented Minority Access, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization which provides to populations.

Headquartered in its fully owned historically-designated building complexsupport in downtown Hyattsville, Maryland, 1998, Minority Access hasand gained national reputation successfully individuals, collegessince and universities, Federal, State localagovernments, privateof agencies and implementing programs to improve diversity and contribute to human development. corporations of all kinds to diversify their campuses and work sites by improving the recruitment, retention and enhancement of minorities.

Minority Access’ success in effecting interaction and mutual exchange among individuals of diverse backgrounds Access was initially incorporated in January in Washington, and later moved By andMinority with institutions committed to diversity has not gone1995 unnoticed by those D.C. similarly committed. its headquarters to its own in Hyattsville, Maryland, a building whichand hasreduce been disparities, establishing a successful trackstately recordbuilding in implementing programs to improve diversity Minority Access designated an has: historic landmark and has been expanded to include a future young people’s museum.

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establishing a successful track record implementing programs improve the diversity in to small • By Built a constituency of 170 colleges and in universities, ranging from to major research universities higher education, andthroughout the professional and managerial prestigious colleges the United States. employment of minorities, Minority Access builtwell a constituency of colleges universities as diverse as the facesbackgrounds of America. Initially, • has Placed over 2,500 students of and diverse academic, racial and cultural into paid summer, fall through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and and spring internships with agencies of the Federal Government.

• National Identified high achieving students from underrepresented populations for scholarship, Institutes of Health (NIH), Minority Access has forged a partnership among 170 research, diverse admission and collegeRepresentatives awareness programs. institutions. of professional schools, major research universities, prestigious small • colleges Initiatedand research seminars and colleges competitions to coalesced encourageunder students underrepresented leading community have all the from leadership of Minority populations to conduct in scienceand andstrategies technology Access to research share experiences for fields. recruiting, retaining, enhancing and graduating • Conducted workshops on space exploration and research for 5,000 science teachers. minority undergraduate researchers.

• Cited more than 140 colleges and universities for their commitment to diversity.

• Minority Organized delegations diversity in China, Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago.

Access’ successtoinstudy effecting interaction andIndia, mutual exchange among diverse types of • institutions Served local students, parents and schools in Prince George’s County, Maryland, through various programs. committed to diversity has not gone unnoticed by those similarly committed. Many • Federal Supported multicultural tourism in andtheartMinority and civicAccess initiatives on state and local levels. students agencies have participated Internship Program in which • from Received GSA Schedule Certification under Contractand Number GS-02F-136AA diverse pools are paid while gaining professional research experiences. as a preferred supplier under GSA Schedule 738-X. Minority Access’ National Role Models Conference, which assembles high achieving innovators, Minority Access implemented theadministrators, National Role Models with support from the now National recruiters, researchers, faculty, students,Project, mentorsinitially and alumni, as well as institutions Institute on Minority Healthin and Health Disparities, to identifywas andinitiated publicizein 2000 minorities who are excelling that have been exemplary producing minority researchers, and was in fields underrepresented bysuccess. minoritySerendipitously, population groups in order to expand the pool of graduates immediately a spectacular the conferences have served the function of and professionals from underrepresented populations.

Since 2000, more than 500 faculty, students, administrators, directly linking funders with those whom they support to reduce disparities. The linkage has been alumni and renowned innovators worthy of emulation have been honored as role models at the National Role mutually beneficial. Over 400 colleges, universities and other institutions have been represented Models Conferences for their achievements. The National Role Models Project and the prestigious National at the conferences. Now in its 16th year, the Minority Access National Role Models Conference is Role Models Conference continue today in identifying, publicizing and honoring inspiring individuals in established as research, one of themedicine, most prestigious conferences of itsand kind.other fields and in recognizing colleges and areas of science, technology, engineering universities that promote environments conducive to nurturing a diverse student body, faculty and staff.

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Welcome Message Andrea D. Mickle, President As President of Minority Access, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you on behalf of Minority Access to the 17th National Role Models Conference. We have returned our conference to the District of Columbia at an exciting time for the capital city and the nation.

During our three days together in Washington, DC, we aspire to provide you with memorable and enriching experiences. Our visits to the embassies – although a short ride from the hotel – will transport you to destinations around the globe. We too have been able to secure for our conferees scarce tickets to the very recently opened National African American Museum of History and Culture.

Our conference theme Increasing Diversity, Diminishing Disparities: Lessons Learned and the Agenda Ahead embraces sharing enlightening experiences of the past and plausible strategies for creating more inclusive and culturally competent environments in the future. We will hear from persons who are entrusted with broadening diversity in education, government and research as well as from trailblazers who have the distinction of “first” in diversifying the top ranks of their professions.

Our agendas for the future, however, must include developing budding researchers like the ones who have assembled at the National Role Models Conference to engage with seasoned professionals, join their peers and compete for cash prizes. Minority Access will raise its nine year total of nearly $60,000 in cash prizes awarded to student researchers when the recipients for this year are announced at the closing conference session.

Colleges and universities cited by Minority Access for their commitment to diversity for Year 2016 will receive plaques that can be proudly displayed at the institutions. Representatives of these institutions will be joined by the co-founders of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine, recognized as the premier news source for promoting diversity in higher education.

Of course, honoring and publicizing Role Models continue to be the core of the National Role Models Conference. We will feature these individuals throughout the conference. A new cohort of role models will be honored with the designation of National Role Model at our elegant Awards Gala.

Your participation in the National Role Models Conference signals to us as well as those in the Nation’s Capital that there still is much to do in understanding the value of diversity. We thank you for your commitment to diversity and your encouragement to us to use the lessons we learned to move forward in our agenda for improving diversity in education, employment and research.

16th National Role Models Conference September 25-27, 2015 Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Hotel Baltimore, Maryland

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At-A-Glance Friday, September 30, 2016 Registration Lower Level Foyer 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

College and Career Showcase Exhibits District Ballroom 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Lower Level

Undergraduate Student Researchers Seminars 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Session 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Massachusetts Room

Second Floor

District Ballroom

Lower Level

Embassy Crawl and Receptions 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Washington, DC

Saturday, October 1, 2016 Registration Lower Level Foyer 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Breakfast and General Sessions 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

(Plated breakfast service 7:30 a.m - 8:15 a.m.)

District Ballroom

Lower Level

General Sessions District Ballroom Lower Level 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

District Ballroom

Leaders in Diversity Luncheon: Recognition of Institutions Committed to Diversity 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 pm State Ballroom

Lower Level

Main Level

Student Researchers Competitions: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York Rooms Second Level

Role Model Awards Gala 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m

State Ballroom

Main Level

Sunday, October 2, 2016 Breakfast and Closing Session District Ballroom 8:oo a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

(Breakfast buffet served from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)

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Program All conference activities are at The Mayflower Hotel except where indicated.

Friday, September 30 Registration

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lower Level Foyer

Pre-Conference Sessions: College and Career Showcase Exhibits

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

District Ballroom Lower Level

College-bound and college students are invited to explore academic and professional opportunities with diverse institutions, organizations and agencies to increase their awareness of higher education institutions and various career paths.

Undergraduate Student Researchers Seminars 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Massachusetts Room

Second Floor

Seasoned researchers provide undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide with guidance to enhance their research activities, advanced studies and outlook on research careers. The sessions are open to all students regardless of academic discipline or competition status.

Moderators: Dr. Krishna Forster Professor of Chemistry

California State University, Los Angeles 2016 National Role Model

Effective Communication Leadership and Professionalism Speaker: Dr. Ladel Lewis Survey Designer and Developer Meaningful Evidence, LLC Preparing for Careers in Research Speaker: Dr. Margaret Ellen Mayo Tolbert Senior Executive (Retired) National Science Foundation

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Ms. Xylina Marshall Communication Coordinator University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2016 National Role Model

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Welcome and Opening Session 1:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

District Ballroom

Lower Level

Minority Access officially opens the 17th National Role Models Conference with a welcome from the President of Minority Access, keynote address from a leading authority and informative presentations from career officials on the agenda for advancing diversity in the public sector.

Moderator: Dr. John Wesolowski Assistant Professor Howard County Community College Welcome: Ms. Andrea D. Mickle President Minority Access, Inc. Key note Speaker:

Dr. Linda Byrd-Johnson Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Postsecondary Education U.S. Department of Education

Partnering to Increase Diversity and Diminish Disparities: Progress in the Federal Sector Panel Speakers: Ms. LaShaunnè G. David

Director of the VA Privacy Service U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Ms. Joeletta Patrick Manager

Minority University Research and Education Project NASA Headquarters Ms. Doris Johnson Outreach Program Manager

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Embassy Crawl and Receptions

4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Washington, D.C. Conference registrants and guests visit foreign embassies in Washington, D.C. for briefings by Ambassadors and other embassy officials and to enjoy private receptions featuring regional cuisine. Pre-registered participants have priority for bus transportation between the hotel and embassies; others may attend based on availability. www.minorityaccess.org

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Saturday, October 1 Registration

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lower Level Foyer 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Breakfast Session

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

(Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.)

District Ballroom

Lower Level

The conference day begins with an informative and inspiring message from the first Black woman to head an American medical school.

Lessons Learned: A Road Map for the Future Presiding: Mr. William King

Vice President for Student Services

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine National Role Model Award Recipient Speaker: Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee

Vice President for Health Science and Medical Affairs New York Institute of Technology

General Sessions

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

District Ballroom

Lower Level

A series of sessions featuring presentations that provide insightful perspectives on diversity and disparities issues and engage the audience in question and answer periods.

Moderators: Dr. Donald F. Cole Assistant Provost and

Assistant to the Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs University of Mississippi 2016 National Role Model Dr. Curtis Harris

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Retired)

University of Maryland School of Medicine

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Civil Rights and Human Rights: The Core of Diversity 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

This session features the review of the history of civil and human rights in America and how they impact diversity and health disparities.

Speakers: Dr. Louis Dale Professor Emeritus and

Former Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

National Role Model Award Recipient Dr. Carolyn Braswell Associate Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

National Role Model Award Recipient

An Agenda for Improving Diversity and Eliminating Disparities 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

Speakers: Dr. Jack Thomas President Western Illinois University Dr. Tamar Tchelidze Counselor/Health Policy Advisor

Embassy of Georgia in the United States Dr. Sayumi Irey Interim Vice President for Diversity Bellevue College 2016 National Role Model Dr. Aureliano Maria DeSoto

Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies Metropolitan State University 2016 National Role Model

Issues on Diversity and Disparities: Written Words 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Selected authors of books that relate to issues regarding diversity and disparities will give a brief overview of their publications. www.minorityaccess.org

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Leaders in Diversity Luncheon: Recognition of Institutions Committed to Diversity 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

State Ballroom

Main Level

American colleges and universities are essential to preparing a diverse work force for professional roles that will sustain our nation’s strength and its legacy of embracing an inclusive society. Minority Access is proud to recognize individuals and American colleges and universities that are committed to diversity.

Presiding: Dr. Beth A. Olivares

Dean for Diversity Initiatives Arts, Sciences and Engineering University of Rochester 2016 National Role Model Greetings:

Ms. Michele Brown

Office of Senator Barbara A. Mikulski United States Senate

The Honorable Franklin Garcia U.S. Representative (Shadow) District of Columbia

Speakers: Why Diversity Matters: The Voices of Students Jarrett Jackson Howard University Shaquel Marshall Lebanon Valley College Kwadjo (Bryan) Walker Arizona State University Award Presentations: Champion of Diversity Award Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Mr. William E. Cox, President & CEO and Co-Founder

Mr. Franklin L. Matthews, Publisher and Co-Founder

Colleges and Universities Committed to Diversity for Year 2016 to Ann Arundel Community College Metropolitan State University-Minnesota Auburn University Michigan State University Barry University Mississippi State University Bellevue College Morgan State University Belmont University Northwest Missouri State University Bowie State University Oklahoma State University Bristol Community College Prince George’s Community College California State University-San Marcos Santa Clara University California State University-Northridge Union College Central Washington University The University of Alabama at Birmingham Cuyahoga Community College University of Maryland-Baltimore County Eastern Kentucky University University of Mississippi Edwards Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) University of North Alabama Excelsior College University of Phoenix Florida Atlantic University University of Central Arkansas Hamilton College University of Virginia Howard University Utah Valley University Livingstone College Western Illinois University Western Michigan University

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Prince George’s Community College

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Student Researchers Competitions

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York Rooms Second Level Undergraduate students in categories of either Biomedical and Biological Sciences or Engineering and Technology will present their research orally in competition for cash awards totaling up to $7,500. Recipients must be present to receive awards announced at the closing session of the conference.

DISTINGUISHED JUDGES Dr. Candace Brown Dr. Malathy Krishnamurthy Mr. Michael Dill Dr. Cristina Metgher

Dr. Claudia M. Davis Dr. Richard Moerschell Ms. Sherese Johnson Ms. LaJoy Y. Mosby

Dr. Amanda Northcross

Role Model Awards Gala

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

State Ballroom

Main Level

Minority Access bestows the prestigious honor of National Role Model on exemplary administrators, alumni, faculty, mentors and students and presents them with plaques at its elegant Awards Gala to inspire emulation in expanding the pool of scholars and professionals from underrepresented populations.

Greetings: Ms. Andrea D. Mickle President Minority Access, Inc. Speaker: Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Leading Economist, Columnist, Media Commentator, Author and

Former President of Bennett College Award Presentations:

Presentations of National Role Models Awards and Special Recognition

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2016 Student Researchers Ariel Blakey Spelman College

Anthony Brandon, Jr. Howard University Mia Broughton Howard University Ernest Canty Bowie State University Zandria Chambers Fort Valley State University Deja Clay Fort Valley State University Brittany Flores Arizona State University Brittany Flores Arizona State University Jacob Garlant The University of Arizona Rylan Hubbard Howard University Nadia Ingabire The University of Arizona Hiram Iniguez Arizona State University Brothely Jones Bennett College Maya Jones Spelman College Amber Kimble Howard University Justine Lewis Howard University Janek K. Mansaray Howard University Syndey Meeks Bennett College Natalie Mungula The University of Arizona Robert Neblett, Jr. Howard University Chelsea Nnebe Howard University Rumeel Jessamy Lincoln Lamon Phillips Northwest Missouri State University Shadazad Polk Texas Southern Sophia Quinton University of Nevada, Las Vegas Daisy Rodriguez Phoenix College Erika Ivette Martinez Texas Southern Marisela Rodriguez The University of Arizona Ivan Rodriguez The University of Arizona Simone Sawyer Spelman College Jordan Tapley Howard University Bryan Walker The University of Arizona Gary Wallace Morgan State University Parris Washington Spelman College Gabrielle Webb Spelman College

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2016 National Role Models Administrators

Alumni

Faculty Researchers

Dr. Jessylen Mosley Age University of Missouri Medical Center

Dr. L’lssa Gate Gado Community College

Dr, Jaena Alabi Auburn University

Dr. Clarence Green Northwest Missouri State University

Dr. Hyun Oh Bennett College

Dr. Tricia Green Greensboro College

Dr. Willette Gibson Bennett College

Ms. Xylina Marshall University of Tennessee

Mentor

Faculty

Dr. Teresa Ramirez National Institutes of Health

Dr. Aureliano Maria DeSoto Metropolitan State University

President

Dr. Nicole Williams Ann Arundel Community College

Dr. Charlene J. Dukes Prince Georges Community College

Faculty Mentors

Students

Dr. Krisha Foster California State University of Los Angeles

Ms. Zandria Chambers Fort Valley State University

Dr. Lesley R. Brown Baltimore City Community College Dr. Donad F. Cole University of Mississippi Dr. Paulette Patterson Dilworth The University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. David M. Fryson West Virginia University Dr. Fred Lee Hord Northern Illinois University Dr. Sayami Irey Bellevue College Dr. Keisha A. John University of Virginia Mr. Jonathan Locus, Jr. Ashland University Mr. Brandon Larmore Seaton Hall University Dr. Robert E. Nobles, II University of Tennessee Dr. Beth A. Olivares University of Rochester Dr. Angela Webster University of Central Arkansas Mr. Ronnie Williams University of Central Arkansas

Dr. Rohitha Goonatilake Texas A&M International University Dr. Margaret Kanipes-Spinks North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Dr. Albertha H. Lawson Southern University and A&M College Dr. Amrita Madabushi Baltimore City Community College

Ms. DeJay Clay Fort Valley State University Ms. Brothley Malique Jones Bennett College Ms. Yvonne Pruitt Seaton Hall University

Students (Graduate) Ms. Bre-Onna Delaine University of Maryland at Baltimore Ms. Jacqueline Fernandez Texas Technical University Ms. Jalisa Homes Georgia State University Ms. Xylina Marshall University of Tennessee

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Sunday, October 2 Closing Session

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

(Breakfast buffet served from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)

District Ballroom

Lower Level

This power packed session includes practical and applicable skills for emerging and seasoned leaders; presentations of certificates and cash awards to student researcher; and the closing of the 17th National Role Models Conference at The Mayflower Hotel.

Are You Ready for the Future? - Leading a Multicultural, Diverse and Inclusive Team Presiding: Dr. Clarence Lee Chairman, Department of Biology

Executive Director, WBHR Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Howard University National Role Model Award Recipient

Speaker: Mr. Joshua Fredenburg

Leadership and Diversity Educator, Media Commentator

Founder, the Circle of Change Leadership Conference and World Leaders Institute

Presentation of Certificates to Student Researchers

Presentation of Cash Awards to Student Researchers

Closing Remarks: Ms. Andrea D. Mickle

_______________ Noon tour of the Smithsonian African American Culture and History Museum for Minority Access conference registrants to follow closing of the 17th National Role Models Conference. Please check conference registration desk for availability of required tickets.

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WE’RE CHANGING MINDS A dynamic public research university committed to inclusivity and excellence, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has become one of the fastest-growing and most diverse research universities in the nation, ranked #2 in “most diverse student body” by The Princeton Review in 2008. This uncommon intersection of strengths has made our vibrant campus a new model for American higher education, and our talented faculty thrive in a culture that is ambitious, entrepreneurial, and open to new ideas.

Dr. Claudia Galindo Assistant Professor, Language, Literacy and Culture Family and community section editor of fourvolume Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education, a definitive reference for scholars and policy makers on diversity issues in education in the U.S. and the world; UMBC Latino/Hispanic Faculty Association co-founder.

James Smalls Professor, Visual Arts Named contributing editor to The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art; recently published “In Bed With Marat: (Un)Doing Masculinity,” in Interior Portraiture and Masculine Identity in France, 1780-1914; curated two-part exhibition at Baltimore Museum of Art on art, career, and international influence of African American artist Henry Ossawa Tanner.

Dr. Maricel Kann Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and Affiliate Assistant Professor of Computer Science Chaired international conference sessions at Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing, Intelligent Systems and Molecular Biology and American Medical Informatics Association Summit in Bioinformatics; Journal of Biomedical Informatics and the International Journal of Computations Models and Algorithms in Medicine editorial board member; PubMedCentral National Committee advisory board member; UMBC Diversity Council member and Latino/Hispanic Faculty Association founding member.

Dr. Mavis Sanders Professor, Education Recently published Principals Matter: A Guide to School, Family, and Community Partnerships; currently conducting research on leadership for community schools funded by Spencer Foundation; Senior Adviser to National Network of Partnership Schools, dedicated to increasing capacity of school, district, and state leaders to build comprehensive partnership programs.

Dr. Tyson King-Meadows Associate Professor of Political Science and Affiliate Faculty in the departments of Public Policy and Africana Studies, the Honors College and the Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research Named to 2012-13 class of American Political Science Association’s Congressional Fellows; recently published When the Letter Betrays the Spirit: Voting Rights Enforcement and African American Participation from Lyndon Johnson to Barack Obama; Johns Hopkins University Center for Africana Studies visiting scholar; National Conference of Black Political Scientists president (2011-13); CAHSS Black Faculty Committee co-chair and UMBC Executive Committee on the Recruitment, Retention and Advancement of Underrepresented Minority Faculty member.

• 2015 Great Colleges to Work For (Chronicle of Higher Education, 2016) • #4 “Most Innovative” national university, and #6 among campuses with an “unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report, 2015) • Among top 25 most diverse national universities (US News & World Report, 2012)

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Mary Carolyn Braswell, Ed.D. Dr. Carolyn Braswell is Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Samford University, her Master’s and AA Certification in Advanced Study in Education/School Law from UAB and her Doctoral Degree in Administration and Educational Leadership from The University of Alabama (UA).

In 1997, she joined the UAB School of Education faculty and was concurrently appointed Assistant Associate Provost for Minority and Special Programs and in 2003 she was appointed Associate Vice President for Equity and Diversity.

Additionally, since 1997, she has served as Co-Principal Investigator of the Alliance for Minority Participation (ALSAMP) Program, the LSAMP Teacher Preparation Program, and the Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) Program, the Alliance for Minority Graduate Education and Professoriate Program (AGEP) and the LSAMP and DOE EPSCoR Summer Programs.

Dr. Braswell has assisted in the securing of five National Science Foundation grants and co-authored two books: Planning, Presenting and Evaluating Effective Workshops and Mentoring and Peer Coaching for Teachers. She is the recipient of numerous awards, among them the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, the Minority Access National Role Model Award, Outstanding Service Award from the Birmingham Board of Education, the Delta Kappa Gamma Outstanding Alumni Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Samford University.

Michele Brown Michele Brown is a native of Baltimore City. Michele has worked in many roles as Assistant to U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski; culminating in her most recent position as the Senator’s Community Outreach Liaison. Her focus on community collaboration has led her to a number of volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles.

Michele attended the University of Maryland University College and has completed a Community Building Strategies Certificate program at University of Baltimore. Prior to working for Senator Mikulski, Michele worked for several law enforcement agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Baltimore City Police Department, the Howard County Police Department, and the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Facility.

Michele has served as an advocate for children’s rights and protection at many national conferences. She has also served on the Board of Directors for Challengers, an Independent living program for youth aging out of foster care. She was also a member of the Continental Societies of Anne Arundel County. Michele is a poet and writer and is working on publishing her book. Last year she was selected as one of the Daily Records Top 100 Women.

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Linda Byrd-Johnson, Ph.D. For 38 years, Dr. Linda Byrd-Johnson, has been employed by the U.S. Department of Education (Department) in several different capacities. Dr. Byrd-Johnson currently serves as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS), Higher Education Programs and Senior Director, Student Service, Office of Postsecondary Education.

As the Acting DAS, Dr. Byrd-Johnson provides overall leadership for overseeing, administering and coordinating discretionary and formula grants and contracts to over 100 employees in the offices of Student Service, Institution Service and the Fund for the Improvement in Postsecondary Education. In the position of Senior Director, Student Services Area, Office of Postsecondary Education she is responsible for directing, planning and managing the Federal TRIO Programs, the Child Care Access Means Parents in School, GEAR UP, College Access Challenge Grant, and the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need programs. Â

During her tenure with the Department, she has served as a senior program specialist with the International Education and Graduate Programs responsible for the administration of the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad and Institute for International Public Policy. She began her career with the Department in the Office of the Liaison for Minorities and Women and as a staff member of the presidentially appointed National Advisory committee on Black Higher Education and Black Colleges and Universities.

Dr. Byrd-Johnson received her undergraduate degree in History and Africana Studies from Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, and her Masters and Doctorate degrees in African Studies and Research from Howard University, DC. She is a graduate of the Executive Potential Program and was honored by Howard University as a distinguished Ph.D. alumnus in 1998.

In January 2013, she received an achievement award from the Southern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP - one of the regional TRIO associations) for her commitment to the TRIO community. Dr. Byrd-Johnson was awarded a Lifetime Service Award by the Council for Opportunity in Education during its Annual Conference in October 2014.

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Donald F. Cole, Ph.D. While a student at the University of Mississippi in 1968, Dr. Donald F. Cole was expelled for civil rights activity on campus ; today Dr. Cole is the Assistant Provost and Assistant to the Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs and Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Mississippi. He oversees a variety of issues relating to minority affairs at the University, including minority student and faculty recruitment and retention.

Dr. Cole also leads the Ronald McNair Program and the NSF Alliance for Minority Participation at the University. Additionally, he co-directs the Alliance for Graduate Education. He is currently in a major leadership role as co-chair of the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on History and Context.

William E. Cox Dr.William E. Cox is the President & CEO and co-founder of Cox, Matthews & Associates, Inc., a Fairfax, VA, fom specializing in print and online publishing, e-commerce, research, training and consulting. Dr. Cox is also President and CEO of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, formerly Black Issues In Higher Education, an award-winning, national news magazine that has been serving higher education since 1984.

His education credentials include a doctorate in higher education administration from The George Washington University and master degrees from Ball State University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Alabama A&M University.

Dr. Cox has also taken both graduate and postgraduate courses at the College of William and Mary, Harvard University and the University ofNevada-Las Vegas.

Dr. Cox has received multiple prestigious professional awards. He is the recipient of Three Halls of Fame, Including the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame (1994); he was inducted into the International Adult & Continuing Education Hall of Fame (1999) and the Gwendolyn Brooks’ International Litermy Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent (2000). He received the Distinguished Leadership Award from the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) ( 1999); He also received the “Alumni Leadership Award” from the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (2000). Dr. Cox received the “Impact Award” from The University System of the State of Georgia (2008) Dr. Cox was recognized by Princeton University for his commitment and work in higher education over the last 28 years in 2010.

Among his numerous professional and civic appointments, Dr. Cox is a member of the Board of Trustees of Excelsior College, the American Counseling Association Foundation Board, the Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS) Board, and the Opportunity Funding Corporation.

He is a former member of the Adviso1y Boards of Millennium Bank of Reston, VA, the National Council for Education and Human Development at The George Washington University, and The University of the District of Columbia School of Business. Dr. Cox is a founding shareholder at two banks, The Millennium Bank of Reston, VA as well as the MainSh·eet Bank of Herndon, VA, where he serves as a director. He is a life member of both the NAACP and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a member of the Sigma Pi Phi (Boule) Fraternity. Dr. Cox was also Chairman of the Lifelong Education Advisory Board at Harvard University.

Dr. Cox is married to the former Lee Foster, from Bessemer, AL. They have two children, William Jr. and Tara Cox Clark, four grandchildren, Rhyann, Cody, Anina and William III. Both William, Jr. and Tara work in Dr. Cox’s Company. He cmrnntly resides in Clifton, VA.

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Louis Dale, Ph.D. Dr. Louis Dale is former Vice President for Equity and Diversity, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Professor of Mathematics and Principal Investigator for Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ALSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate Program.

Dr. Dale received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama, the Master of Science degree from Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics from the University of Alabama.

After completing his Ph.D., he held positions at Atlanta University and Miles College before joining the faculty at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) as Assistant Professor of Mathematics. During his tenure at UAB, Dr. Dale has held various administrative positions, namely, Interim Chair of the Department of Mathematics, Associate Dean, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Provost for Minority and Special Programs. Since 2003, Dr. Dale has served as Vice President for Equity and Diversity at UAB until his retirement in 2015. He has secured over $43,676,125 from NSF through grants to help minority students in Alabama.

His previous office was the recipient of an Institutional 2000 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring for its work with minority programs and its effective mentoring.

He was recipient of an Individual 2002 the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring for his personal mentoring related to the LSAMP and AGEP programs. In June 2014, Dr. Dale was awarded the Arthur A. Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Association for Affirmative Action Dr. Dale has published numerous papers and co-authored two books, served as President of the UAB Faculty Senate and ten years as a member of the Birmingham Board of Education with five of those years as president.

He is a native of Birmingham, Alabama.

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LaShaunnè David, M.A. Ms. LaShaunnè G. David serves as Director of the VA Privacy Service at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where she leads department-wide efforts to embed privacy considerations in VA policy, program planning, operations and stakeholder communication; and advises on matters having privacy impact.

Through privacy professionals working across VA Administrations (Health, Benefits, and National Cemeteries) and Staff Offices, VA Privacy Service seeks to “Preserve and protect the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of Veterans, their beneficiaries, and VA employees by promoting a culture of privacy awareness and maintaining the trust of those we serve.”

Prior to joining VA, Ms. David served as Deputy Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), managing agency-wide program operations. During her tenure at the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Ms. David successfully managed partnerships with national non-governmental organizations, worked as a Statistician assessing attitudes and behaviors toward participation in the Census count, and assisted in the stand-up and operation of the agency’s Privacy Office. Her private sector experience includes several leadership positions within the financial services industry.

Ms. David earned a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the George Washington University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University in Washington, DC. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Government (CIPP/G) and member of the African American Federal Executive Association (AAFEA) and Executive Women in Government (EWG).

Aureliano Maria DeSoto, Ph.D. Dr. Aureliano Maria DeSoto, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies in the Department of Ethnic and Religious Studies, came to Metropolitan State University in 2005 and completed his Post-Doctorial Teaching at Carleton College and successful teaching at Bard College, the University of California, Santa Cruz and California State University, Monterey Bay. Dr. DeSoto is an accomplished researcher and is nationally recognized for his numerous presentations, written monography, encyclopedic entries and book chapters on the topics of Humanities and Ethnic Studies.

His practice is to ensure that culturally relevant pedagogy is present in all teaching. In various roles as an educator, a department chair, mentor, recruiter of students and champion for human causes, Dr. DeSoto is recognized for being passionate about the process of learning and enlightenment. An example of his work is essentially bringing about awareness for Race Issues Graduation Requirement (TIGR) at Metropolitan State University. All new or readmitted undergraduate students admitted in fall of 2016 or later must complete an approved learning experience (at least 3 credits) with a significant focus on race and racism to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University. Dr. DeSoto is credited for not only being about the awareness of the need for RIGR, but also for the creation of content and implementation of RIGR.

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Charlene Dukes, Ph.D. Dr. Charlene M. Dukes is the eight and first female president of Prince George’s Community College (PGCC). With more than 44,000 students at 6 locations, including the Largo Campus, Prince George’s Community College offers 200 credit and workforce development and continuing education programs.

Dr. Dukes holds membership in a variety of professional organizations, including the board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges, where she currently serves as the Board Chair; the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP); the President’s Round Table; and the National Council of Black American Affairs.

Recognized as one of the 100 most powerful women in the Washington metropolitan area by the Washingtonian in 2011, 2013 and 2015, Dr. Dukes continues her role as a trail blazer as she continues to provide opportunities for anyone who needs them, especially the underserved populations. Dr. Dukes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with an English concentration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s and doctorate in administrative and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.

Joshua Fredenburg, Ed.D. Mr. Joshua Fredenburg is a nationally acclaimed speaker, media commentator, leadership/diversity educator, and author of five books. He has served as a keynote speaker at various colleges, non-profit organizations, and corporate events in forty four different states.

In addition to a highly successful speaking career, Mr. Fredenburg is the President and Founder of the Circle of Change Leadership Conference and World Leaders Institute.

The Circle of Change Leadership Conference is an award winning leadership development program that was recognized by the NASPA (Student Affair Professionals in Higher Education) Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community as the “Top Student Leadership Development Program in 2015.” It is also a conference that prepares student leaders for career leadership success in the 21st Century and connects these students with executives from companies such as Pepsi, Columbia Pictures, Hewlett Packard, CNN, UPS, MTV, Mattel, Starbucks’s, VH-1, Verizon Wireless, NBC Universal, IBM, Warner Brothers, Chipotle, Disney, Fox, etc.

Mr. Fredenburg has appeared as a television guest on many shows, including BET, the Wayne Brady Show, the KTLA Morning Show in Los Angeles and CBS News in San Francisco. He is pursuing a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and is a distinguished member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Recently, Mr. Fredenburg accepted a community service award from the Young Professionals Urban League of Los Angeles for his service and work with emerging and seasoned leaders of the younger generation.

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Franklin Garcia, M.A. The Honorable Franklin Garcia was elected US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia on November 4, 2014. He is working to bring full democracy to more than 650,000 people in our nation’s capital by helping make the District of Columbia the 51st State in the union. He is part of a Statehood Congressional Delegation that includes two Senators and one US Representative.

Representative Garcia is the former President and founder of the DC Latino Caucus, and current President of the non-profit DC Latino Leadership Council. In addition to serving in key positions on several political campaigns and on a number of Boards and Committees, Mr. Garcia served on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Host Committee.. He is the founder of the DCiReporter TV Show, writes for a Spanish language newspaper and is a Huffington Post and Examiner blogger. He is an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Representative Garcia holds an undergraduate degree in Finance from the George Washington University and a Master of Arts degree in Financial Economics for Public Policy from the American University.

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Curtis Harris, M.D. Dr. Curtis Harris is a board certified physician with more than 33 years in the field and former Medical Director of Chesapeake Bay Oncology. After having completed his undergraduate studies from the State University of New York/ SUNY at Buffalo, he received his medical degree from Howard University School of Medicine. His additional professional experiences included Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, physician at the Long Island Jewish Hospital and Jamaica Hospital in New York and Fellow of Hematology and Oncology at Brown University.

Dr. Harris was appointed to the Commission on Cancer by President Bill Clinton and served on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society, Ohio Division. He is a published author with articles in several peer reviewed journals. Now a recently retired practicing physician, Dr. Harris spends much of his time on speaking engagements and pursuing a doctorate in divinity.

Sayumi Irey, Ph.D. Dr. Sayumi Irey is a tenured faculty and has extensive leadership experiences in both instruction and student services. She has served as a coordinator for Faculty Professional Development, chair of Cultural and Ethnic Studies, and interim director of Multicultural Student Services.

She was also the first Diversity Caucus co-chairs (2002) and provided collaborative leadership with her peers and students and has been mentoring students, faculty and staff of color and women for over a decade.

Dr, Irey founded the Social Justice Leadership Institute for community and technical college employees whose demographic groups have been historically underrepresented in colleges across Washington State. She is also one of the recipients for Living Treasure at Bellevue College.

Doris Johnson, M.Ed., M.A. Doris Johnson is an employee of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) currently on a detail assignment to the Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis, where she is serving as Outreach Program Manager. Ms. Johnson will be assisting Intelligence and Analysis with outreach and recruitment for its internship program and fulltime vacancies. She previously managed the internships and scholarships at the Defense Intelligence Agency. Prior to joining the government, Ms. Johnson was manager of human resources at several nonprofit organizations.

Ms. Johnson holds two degrees from the George Washington University – a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Masters of Education in College Student Development. She also has a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development from the American University/National Training Labs program.

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William P. King, M.B.A. Mr. William P. King has served as an administrator in the areas of admissions and student affairs since 1985. He actively participated in minority recruitment program throughout the Washington, DC, and with “ First Generation College Bound” in Prince George’s County, MD. While working for a medical educational association, AACOM, Mr. King became involved in recruitment efforts and led initiatives that included targeting select HBCUs and securing speakers such as Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee, the first African American dean of a medical school, and Dr. William Anderson, who spearheaded the Albany Georgia Civil Rights Movement and walked with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During his tenure at AACOM, the minority applicant pool and enrollment rose to an all-time high at the nation’s osteopathic medical schools. Transitioning to work at a brand new medical school in 2002, Mr. King, who holds an M.B.A. from Loyola University, expanded his role in higher education to not only working with prospective students and applicants but also enrolling students by working in the Office of Student Affairs.

He now serves as Vice President of Student Services for three campuses of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). Not only does VCOM enroll a high percentage of minority students, but it also strives to provide improved health care access to medically underserved populations. Under Mr. King’s leadership, VCOM has recruited a diverse student body to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse society.

Over the past 13 years since the first class was recruited, underrepresented minorities have comprised 13% of the student body, increasing to 14.5% over the past five years. In 2013, VCOM added a scholarship for qualifying students from select HBCUs to help defray the cost of applying to VCOM, further demonstrating the school’s commitment to encourage diversity at its three medical school campuses.

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Clarence M. Lee, Ph.D. A native of Fairfield, Alabama, Dr. Clarence Matthews Lee received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Tuskegee University in 1962.From 1962 to 1964 he served in the Peace corps in Sierra Leone, West Africa. In 1965, he earned a Master of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in parasitology (epidemiology) and in 1969 he received his Ph.D. in zoology (parasitology) from Howard University.

Dr. Lee is currently Chair and Professor of Biology, Director of the Center for Pre-professional Education in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University and Executive Director of the Washington Baltimore Hampton RoadLouis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (WBHR-LSMAP) Program.

His current research involves the immunomodulation in animals due to protozoan and helminthic infections; examination of mechanisms of protective immunity to flagellated protozoan; the role of nutrients and trace elements in the immune process and identifying and validating drug targets in trypanosomes.

Ladel Lewis, Ph.D. Dr. Ladel Lewis is a Senior Research Strategist at Meaningful Evidence, LLC, an organization that assist non-profits in program evaluation, policy research, organizational development and strategic planning. She is also the National Evaluation Chair for Blacks in Government (BIG) and an active member of the BIG National NOW Generation Program Committee (a group focusing on programming for young professionals of BIG under the age of 40 looking to enhance their success and become leaders in the workplace).

Additionally, Dr. Lewis consults with organizations like Genesee Health Systems and the Red Cross to help them strategize during critical and time sensitive events. A first-place winner in the Blue Ridge Region (BRR) Speech Contest at the 2016 BRR Conference, she will compete at the of International Training in Communication International Speech Contest in 2017.

Dr. Lewis earned her PhD in Sociology with a concentration in evaluation research and race and ethnicity from Western Michigan University. 


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Julianne Malveaux, Ph.D. Dr. Malveaux has long been recognized for her progressive and insightful observations. She is a labor economist, noted author, and colorful commentator.

Julianne Malveaux has been described by Dr. Cornel West as “the most iconoclastic public intellectual in the country.” Her contributions to the public dialogue on issues such as race, culture, gender, and their economic impacts are shaping public opinion in 21st century America.

Dr. Malveaux’s popular writing has appeared in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms. Magazine, Essence Magazine, and the Progressive. Her weekly columns appeared for more than a decade (1990-2003) in newspapers across the country including the Los Angeles Times, Charlotte Observer, New Orleans Tribune, Detroit Free Press, and San Francisco Examiner. She has hosted television and radio programs, and appeared widely as a commentator on networks, including CNN, BET, PBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, C-SPAN and others.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux has been a contributor to academic life since receiving her Ph.D. in economics from MIT in 1980. She has been on the faculty or visiting faculty of the New School for Social Research, San Francisco State University, the University of California (Berkeley), College of Notre Dame (San Mateo, California), Michigan State University and Howard University. She holds honorary degrees from Sojourner Douglas College (Baltimore, Maryland), Mary Grove College (Detroit, Michigan), University of the District of Columbia, and Benedict College (Columbia, South Carolina). She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics at Boston College.

During her time as the15th President of Bennett College for Women, Dr. Julianne Malveaux was the architect of exciting and innovative transformation at America’s oldest historically black college for women. Under her leadership, the administration identified four key focus areas: women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, excellence in communications, and global awareness. In the five short years of her presidency, Bennett College successfully received a 10-year reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, markedly improved existing facilities, embarked on a $21 million capital improvements program – which marked the first major campus construction in more than 25 years – and in fall 2009 enjoyed an historic enrollment high.

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Frank L. Matthews, J.D., M.B.A. Frank L. Matthews is the co-founder of Cox, Matthews and Associates, Inc., publisher/editor-in-chief of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, and managing partner of Applications Quest LLC. Since 1965, when he and a few other Black students desegregated the public schools of his hometown of Sumter, SC, Matthews has been involved in educational equity issues including the founding of Black Issues in Higher Education in 1983. In August 2005 the publication expanded its mission and coverage and changed its name to Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

In 1971, he received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Clemson University. He subsequently earned a Juris Doctor and a master’s in business administration from the University of South Carolina in 1976.

In addition to his leadership role Cox, Matthews and Associates, Inc., he has also been affiliated with George Mason University for the past 30 years, teaching both in the Law School and School of Business Administration. In July 1988, Matthews was named Senior Scholar at George Mason’s Center for Policy Studies in Education. In his position as Assistant Senior Vice President and legal advisor for George Mason, he was responsible for employment compliance and regulatory matters that confronted the university during its period of rapid expansion.

Matthews has been active in many professional, civic and scholarly organizations, including past president of the Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Business Law Association. He sits or has sat on the boards of the Citizens Bank of Virginia, The Resources for the Future Think Tank, The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, the Clemson University Honors College, The President’s Advisory Board of Clemson University as well as other organizations.

He has conducted workshops, given lectures, published and presented scholarly works to and received citations from many local, state, and national higher education, civic and professional organizations. He has also written and contributed chapters to books dealing with diversity, education and equity issues.

Matthews and his wife of 40 years, Joan Morgan Matthews, are the proud parents of two children, Maya Matthews-Minter and Frank Jonathan, and five grandchildren--Jaylen, Matthew, Kai, Julia and Kayla.

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Beth Olivares, Ph.D. Dr. Beth A. Olivares is Dean for Diversity Initiatives Arts, Sciences and Engineering at the University of Rochester and also serves as director of the David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity. Under her leadership the Kearns Center has developed pipeline program sfor students from middle school through the doctoral degree.

Throughout her career as an educator and advocate, Dr. Olivares has mentored hundreds of students through the STEM pipeline and advocated for low–income students both regionally and nationally. In 2015, she was one of 14 educators selected by President Barack Obama for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.

Dr. Olivares has served on the board of directors of the Council for Opportunity in Education, spoke at the inaugural meeting of the Congressional TRIO Caucus and was recently re-appointed to the Minority Graduate Education Committee of the GRE Board, which considers new program , services ad long-range planning strategies for minority students. Dr. Olivares holds a doctorate in English from Fordham University.

Joeletta Patrick, M.B.A. Ms. Joeletta Patrick is a native of Greensboro, N.C., where she attended North Carolina A&T State University and received a B.S.in electrical engineering.

Upon graduation, she began her career at Johnson Space Center (JSC) as a flight controller for the International Space Station.

In 2010, she embarked on a career change to serve as the education program manager of JSC’s Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP). In May 2011, Patrick was selected to serve as the NASA Headquarters MUREP Education Fellow in Washington, DC, which led her to be selected as the Agency manager for MUREP in September 2013.

Ms. Patrick is currently serving on a temporary assignment as Senior Fellow at the White House Initiative on HBCUs Office.

Ms. Patrick holds a Masters of Business Administration from University of Maryland University College. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

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Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., FACOFP Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee was appointed Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical Affairs at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in 2001 and has served as dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and dean of the School of Allied Health and Life Sciences (now the School of Health Professions). In November 2014, Dr. Ross-Lee was named Dean for NYITCOM at A-State, where she will serve also as CEO of its Academic Health Centers and President of its Faculty Practice Plan.

Dr. Ross-Lee is a nationally-recognized expert on health policy issues and serves as an advisor on primary care, medical education, minority health, women’s health, and rural health care issues on the federal and state levels. She is the director of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Health Policy Fellowship program, which prepares midcareer osteopathic physicians for leadership roles in health policy. She is also director of the Training in Policy Studies (TIPS) for post-graduate (resident physicians) osteopathic trainees; director of the Institute for National Health Policy and Research; and a member of the Executive Committee of the National Osteopathic Medical Association, a medical association of minority osteopathic physicians.

Dr. Ross-Lee is the first African-American woman to serve as dean of a United States medical school (Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1993 - 2001). She is also the first osteopathic physician to participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship. Dr. Ross-Lee served as a commissioned officer, United States Naval Reserves Medical Corps, achieving the rank of Captain. She has lectured widely, and published numerous scholarly articles on a variety of medical and healthcare issues. She has received six honorary degrees and many national awards.

In 2012, Dr. Ross-Lee was appointed by the Institute of Medicine to join 18 other prominent medical professionals and scholars on its Consensus Committee on the Governance and Financing of Graduate Medical Education (GME). She was the only osteopathic physician on this national committee, which was responsible for recommending reforms to the GME system.

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Kenneth Hunter is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Employment Opportunity Officer for the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunication (DoITT) in New York City. He is 17th National Role Models Conference responsible for providing a vision and an integrated program of equity and inclusion efforts to enhance Tamar Tchelidze,DoITT’s MD, mission MPHand goals. He advises the Commissioner and Senior Staff on diversity issues, leads the planning implementation of DoITT’s Diversity Strategic Plan, encourages collaboration and Dr. Tamar Tchelidze has over 16 years of experience in strategic and operational cohesionplanning, among existing effortsmobilization, and programs as management well as leads the development initiatives resource and M&E of ofnew health and to providedevelopment focus and accountability for equity andEmbassy inclusion efforts across theDr. Agency. programs.

At the of Georgia, Tchelidze serves as a

focal point and technical adviser to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social An industry expert with more than 20 years of experience in the field of diversity and inclusion, Mr. Hunter has held Affairs of Georgia as well as other Government agencies. Throughout her various positions throughout the country to include the Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer at the Department diplomatic career she has initiated and managed number of global projects of the Navy, Naval District in Washington, DC,toEqual Employment Opportunity Specialist-Special Emphasis Program contributing the development of healthcare in Georgia.

Manager for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC, Director of the office of Diversity Affairs and Equal Opportunity Employment Louisiana State University HealthisScience Center, in Shreveport, Louisiana and the for Dr.at Tchelidze’s career objective to help achieve better health outcomes Equal Employment Opportunity Manager for the United and Statesplay Coasta Guard in New Connecticut.

Georgian population leading roleLondon, in policy, regulatory and capacity building interventions for ensuring equitable access to high quality care both in Mr. Hunter has a Masters of Human University of Oklahoma Her and aoutstanding Bachelor of Science degree in has been publicRelations health from and the clinical interventions. performance Management Students from thewidely University of Maryland.

He in graduated in the States top 10%and fromintheGeorgia.

United States Department recognized both the United of Agriculture (USDA) Executive Potential Program (EPP) for high performing Federal Government employees.

Dr. Tchelidze is currently pursuing her doctorate degree at the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

The Office of Diversity and Pluralism facilitates intentional efforts to create a community of diverse faculty, staff and graduate students to enhance teaching, research, and extension.

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU provides students an academically challenging environment where they put their knowledge into practice on campus, in Michigan and around the globe.

http://odp.anr.msu.edu/ Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics Animal Science Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering Community Sustainability Entomology Fisheries and Wildlife Food Science and Human Nutrition Forestry Horticulture Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences School of Packaging School of Planning, Design and Construction W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

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Jack Thomas, Ph.D. Dr. Louis Dale is former Vice President for Equity and Diversity, Dr. Jack Thomas was named the 11th President of Western Illinois University (WIU) in 2011. As President, Dr. Thomas leads an institution that serves approximately 12,000 students through its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, Illinois, and its metropolitan campus in the Quad Cities/Moline, Illinois. WIU offers 66 undergraduate degree programs and 37 graduate degree programs, Summoning Our Strengths has over 700 faculty members, and has an annual budget of over $220 million.

Under his leadership, Western Illinois University continues to be ranked as a Dr. Willie Jackson “Best Midwestern College” and as a “Best Regional University” by The Princeton Principal Review and U.S. News High and School World Report, respectively. Western Illinois Architecture, Construction and Engineering University also continues to be named a “Military Friendly School” by GI Jobs Dr. Willie Jackson is principal of Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High Magazine.

School, the first public high school in the country to offer both college preparatory and career education.programs Prior to being named Dr. Jackson the administrator at Phelps charge During Dr. Thomas’ tenure, numerous and principal, initiatives havewas been established andin improved, including of implementing programs to prepare students for college and future careers and had held a increased partnerships with international embassies, additional scholarship funding, the number of highuniversities level positions in and the Washington, D.C. public school system.

He has mentored over and 2,500 students and young adults and has implemented partnerships with local a mentoring Western Commitment Scholarship the Centennial Honors College numerous Scholarship programs, businesses and community leaders to build and shape student leaders. program designed to improve retention, and an enhanced honors college. Dr. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts Dr. Jackson is a native Washingtonian. He attended Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, and received undergraduate in English from Alabama &M University, MasterHeofis aEnglish Education from Virginia State University, and a and graduate A degrees from George Mason a University. lifetime member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Ph.D. in English (Literature and Criticism) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his tenure at WIU, Dr. Thomas served as Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Interim Dean at Middle Tennessee State University and served in various capacities at other universities. Dr. Thomas is a member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. He has also served as an American Council on Education Fellow, a graduate of the Harvard Leadership Program and the Leadership Middle Tennessee Program, a Kellogg-NAFEO Fellow, and participated in the Salzburg Seminar in Salzburg, Austria.

THIS IS OUR CORNERSTONE. Diversity is a core value at Auburn University.

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs strives to offer a comprehensive range of exemplary educational programs that foster and sustain an environment that promotes academic excellence, respects differences, and accepts inclusiveness.

Auburn University, a public land-grant institution established in 1856, has developed into one of the largest universities in the South. Recognized nationally for its academic and research excellence, the university offers more than 140 degree options in 12 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

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Margaret Ellen Mayo Tolbert, Ph.D. Dr. Margaret Ellen Mayo Tolbert earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry with a minor in mathematics at Tuskegee University. After earning her M.S. degree in analytical chemistry from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, she was employed at Tuskegee University. On leave from her position at Tuskegee University, she enrolled in the Division of Medical Sciences at Brown University in Providence, RI, where she earned her doctorate degree in biochemistry.

Her professional journey has taken her to research and education institutions in foreign countries (e.g., Austria, Belgium, Ghana, Liberia, Libya, Senegal, Kenya, Sudan, and South Africa). She has held positions in academia, the philanthropic sector, the private sector, and federal government and has served as guest speaker on various programs and at local, national, and international conferences. She has published scientific, abstracts, major reports, and a small number of books, including her autobiography—Resilience in the Face of Adversity: A Suffolkian’s Life Story.

For her contributions to science and society in general, she is the recipient of numerous awards, and her biography appears in several books. Dr. Tolbert is the first African-American female to serve as director of the nation’s New Brunswick Laboratory/U.S. Department of Energy; the first African-American female appointed director of the Division of Educational Programs at Argonne National Laboratory; the first female to serve as director of the Carver Research Foundation of Tuskegee Institute; and one of six African-American senior executives out of a total of 400 at the National Science Foundation. Currently, she serves as mentor to several students and adults and works with programs in in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

John Wesolowski, Ph.D. Dr. John Wesolowski is an Associate Professor at Howard Community College in Maryland.

After receiving his Associate’s degree from Niagara County Community College, Dr. Wesolowski earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Howard University. He has a Master’s Degree in / elementary Education and a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership/ Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix.

Prior to becoming an educator, Dr. Wesolowski had successful careers in retail and government. In addition, he owns and operates his own financial services company and barbershop.

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Krishna Foster, Ph.D. Dr. Foster has a distinguished record as a scholar with a history of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national conferences. Her efforts to facilitate student success in science are outstanding. She has been deeply involved in our course redesign and active learning efforts. Her work to improve student learning in Chemistry serves as a model for other faculty.

Dr. Foster also plays a leading role in efforts to ensure the success of firstgeneration, low-income students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Cal State LA is one of the most diverse universities in the US. Close to 70% of our students are eligible for Pell Grants and more than 60% are from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups. Dr. Foster serves as the co-director of the Minority Opportunities in Research Programs (MORE). Thanks to her work and the work of her colleagues, we have been acknowledged by the National Science Foundation as the largest producer of Latino PhDs from comprehensive state colleges.

Dr. Foster has been well-recognized for her work. In 2007, she received the Distinguished Women Award at Cal State LA. Her achievements were recognized by the City of Los Angeles Commission in 2008 when she was an invited panelist for their Women Leaders in Education program. In 2011, Dr. Foster was the subject of an oral history project, ScienceMakers, documenting African-American leaders who have made advances in science and science education. Most recently, she was an Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Women in STEM Awardee.

Xylina Marshall, Ph.D. Xylina Marshall grew up in Newport, Arkansas, a rural town with long history of racial tension and little academic opportunity. Being biracial in an overwhelmingly dichotic environment helped her to realize the importance of finding ways to relate across boundaries and eventually inspired her to further engage and understand issues surrounding social justice. After the death of her single mother, Marshall enrolled at the University of Tennessee just in time to experience its myriad of changes. Through an introductory honors course entitled “Reformation vs. Revolution,” Xylina began to conceptualize the systems of injustice structuring her daily life and endeavored to learn more through various campus organizations and additional coursework.

By joining the Leadership and Service Ambassadors, tutoring students in local under-performing high schools, and leading an Alternative Break trip she utilized her strengths to actively engage campus, Knoxville, and national communities on issues surrounding social change. Likewise, Xylina’s views on diversity and social justice demanded that she continue to educate herself in specific areas of injustice, spurring her to enroll in courses such as “Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation,” sign up for “Safe Zone” training, and attend conferences such as the “Black Issues Conference” on UT’s campus.

A 2013 recipient of the Carl Cowan Scholarship, Marshall was a dedicated and accomplished student as well as an active community member. Experiencing both the creation and the dissolution of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at UT, Xylina has continuously shown a passion for informing and engaging her peers on topics related to diversity. As a recent graduate and continued Knoxville citizen she hopes to continue working with local organizations to move towards equity in her community.

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Livingstone College Diversity

Livingstone College is a private historically black institution that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for learning, Livingstone College provides excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community. Its mission today remains faithful to its legacy of providing educational access and opportunities to underrepresented students. Yet, over decades sought increasingly to expand the diversity of its student population and its curriculum to address global economic and workplace demands. Research data collected by the college indicates a significant percentage of its students represent the first members of their families to be admitted to and enrolled in college. An equally significant number of students disclose household incomes at or near poverty levels.

The Holistic College Program, created and developed by President Jimmy Jenkins to address these issues, is a first-year retention model that strives to fulfill an aspect of the institutional mission to improve the likelihood of student success from the first year to graduation. The Holistic College Program utilizes a multidisciplinary approach created to establish what is defined by the president as a total learning environment. The president introduced eight holistic learning modules to help improve student retention and persistence to degree. The learning modules require competence in the following areas: (a) health, wellness, and fitness; (b) political action and social responsibility; (c) public service and service learning; (d) cultural and social awareness; (e) debt management and philanthropy; (f) organizational leadership; (g) technology; and (h) faith-based strategies.

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