Inclusion and Belonging

The members of the Kirkwood Equity Team are a diverse cross-section of the Kirkwood community who work as a hub to facilitate and align efforts at the college that encourage a sense of belonging and inclusion. The main objectives are to facilitate cross-campus collaboration and encourage data-driven decisions to address the campus environment and success of all students.

The Equity Team’s current members are

• Darek Benesh, Associate Dean - Global Learning
• Eliot Blake, Professor English - Communication, English, and Media
• Nick Borders, Director of Student Services
• Jennifer Bradley, Vice President, Academic Affairs
• Wes Fowler, Vice President, Human Resources
• Andrew Freeman, Program Director, TRIO, Student Equity, Inclusion and Support
• Shelley Milks,Coordinator, Orientation - Dean of Students Office
• Carlos Ortega-Amparan, Associate Professor, Global Learning
• Melissa Payne, Vice President, Student Services
• Karla Scriven, Academic Advisor - Advising Department
• Sreeja Sreelatha, Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resources
• Serena Tarr, Associate Professor, Sociology - Social Sciences
• Amanda Thompson, Supervisor - Learning Services
• Dawn Wood, Dean - Global Learning
• Mialisa Wright, Director - Student Equity, Inclusion, and Support