Experience

University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  As the thought leader for diversity and inclusion at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Arizona, I am responsible for leading the creation of a vision and strategy for supporting the college’s commitment to being a diverse, safe and inclusive learning environment in all aspects of our mission, inclusive of the voices of students, staff, faculty, CVM leadership, and the local, regional, and state community. In collaboration with faculty, staff and students I am developing and implementing evidence-based initiatives to enhance the recruitment, retention and success of faculty, staff, and students with emphasis on underrepresented groups. I am developing and sustaining diversity and inclusion initiatives such as faculty development in inclusive pedagogies and the exploration of ways to broaden the inclusion of diverse voices in the curriculum. I am responsible for developing and providing programmatic infrastructure to ensure integration of cultural competencies within the DVM curriculum as required for obtaining and maintaining AVMA accreditation.



Global Leading Light Initiatives

• Co-Founder, United States Board of Advisors

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Lead development of education materials, parent education curriculum, facilitator curriculum, training of facilitators. Lead development of fundraising, partnerships, and operations in North America.



Kindred Media and Community

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Project Founder and Director, Editor

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Founder of the Families for Conscious Living Parent Liberation Alliance and Parent Education Project. Serve as Kindred editor and a board of director’s member of Kindred’s parent nonprofit, Families for Conscious Living.



Learning Enterprises, LLC

• Principal Consultant and Facilitator

  • 2006 - Present

  Provide full range of consulting services to institutions of higher education, community organizations, and individuals in the following areas of expertise:Leadership and management of student affairs programsDialogue/diversity programs and social justice education programsStudent risk managementAccreditation processesStrategic planningRetentionCrisis management and critical incident responseOrganizational development and transformative learning and leadership development programsDevelop curriculum and training programs for adult learners to incorporate transformative learning to create more just and inclusive organizations, communities, and relationshipsProvide individual consultation and coaching for learning strategies and transformative learningProvide in-person and distance adult education programs focused on improving relationship and communication skills using transformative learning principals



The University of Arizona

• Interim Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  I provide leadership for diversity and inclusion within the Division of Equity, Inclusion and Title IX. This includes oversight and leadership for four departments, Initiatives for Organizational Inclusion, Survivor Advocacy Program, the Office of Multicultural Advancement, and Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement which is comprised of nine units serving students from marginalized communities through resource and cultural centers.I serve on the University of Arizona Senior Leadership Team and provide leadership for UArizona's Campus Conversations and Senior Leader training efforts, reporting through the Senior Vice President and Office of the Secretary of the University.



University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Vice Provost/Assistant Vice President, Initiatives for Organizational Inclusion

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2020

  In my role I provide leadership and collaboration with the U of A campus community to support institutional change in alignment with the U of A’s strategic plan that is owned at the local level. I work collaboratively with institutional leaders at the college, department and unit levels on campus in processes and dialogue that address the critical questions about institutional and external practices, policies, and structures that are barriers to full inclusion, as well as identify strategies for improving the educational environment for all diverse students.In my role I work in collaboration with the Division of Equity, Inclusion and Title IX leadership to create and advance a strategic vision, and implement programs and activities that advances campus inquiry and engagement with issues of diversity, identity, culture and social justice. I am also responsible for the design, implementation and assessment of social justice and diversity education curricula and skill development as well as programs and services that positively impact campus climate for underrepresented and marginalized student populations.



The University of Arizona

• Associate Dean of Students

  • May 2015 - Sep 2018

  In my role I work in collaboration with Student Affairs and Enrollment Management leadership to create and advance a strategic vision, and implement programs and activities that advances campus inquiry and engagement with issues of diversity, identity, culture and social justice. More specifically, I am responsible for the design, implementation and assessment of social justice and diversity education curricula and skill development; purposeful and structured outreach and engagement of recognized culturally-based student organizations; programs and services that positively impact campus climate for underrepresented and marginalized student populations.As Associate Dean my role provides vision, leadership, and supervision of six Program Directors who oversee LGBTQ Affairs, the Women’s Resource Center, African American Student Affairs, Asian Pacific American Student Affairs, Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs, and Native American Student Affairs, and a Coordinator who facilitates collaborative initiatives across all Centers and the campus community.



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

  • Apr 2002 - Jan 2006

  Responsible for development and implementation of policies and programs related to student activities, needs, and events on campus.Provided management and leadership to nine functional areas in student affairsServed on Student Affairs Leadership TeamOversaw budget and administration for full-time staffSupervised staff and staff developmentSet priorities for Dean of Students Office to ensure support of institutional missionEnsured coordination of services and programs across the institutionDeveloped comprehensive critical incident response protocols for students Developed first intergroup dialogue programs on campusProvided leadership for development of first Gender and Sexuality Center on campus



The University of Michigan

• Associate Dean of Students and Co-Director of Integroup Relations Program

  • Sep 1998 - Mar 2002

  Provided leadership for achieving divisional vision and missionConducted goals setting and strategic planningManaged financial and personnel resourcesResponsible for leadership, management, coordination, and supervision of multiple units in student affairs.Provided leadership for Program on Intergroup Relations, International Center, Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, Trotter House, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trangender Affairs (now the Spectrum Center), and Student Activities and Leadership.

• Co-Director, Program on Intergroup Relations

  • Aug 1996 - Mar 2002

  Responsible for development, implementation, and management of innovative curricular and co-curricular program Coordinated implementation of new programs focusing on issues of social justice, intergroup relations, intergroup conflict, and community building