DEI Advisory Committee

This committee is charged with improving the systematic attention given to concerns related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. In addition to faculty and administrators, there are multiple student members. This committee typically meets once per month.

DEI Advisory Committee 2025-2026:

Danielle M. Officer, Associate Dean of DEI (Ex-Officio, Chair)

Lorenzo Shaw-Graham, Assistant Director of DEI (Ex-Officio)

Max Acenowr, MSSW Candidate

Carmela Alcántara, Professor

Vincente (Vinnie) Gonzalez, MSSW Candidate

Andrew Hamid, Lecturer

Ebuka 'Chukwuebuka' Ukoh, PhD Candidate

Ovita Williams, Lecturer in Discipline and Executive Director of the Action Lab for Social Justice

Samantha Winter, Associate Professor

Elwin Wu, Professor of Social Work

Marlene Leo, Director of Admissions (Ex-Officio)

Melissa Begg, Dean (Ex-Officio)