Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
University's DEI Committee
Membership and Charge
The DEI Committee is composed of administrators, faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students. While there is no set number of committee members, diverse representation across Molloy’s various schools and departments is essential during committee selection. After a university-wide nomination and application process, the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion selects committee members in consultation with the President’s Cabinet. Terms last up to two academic years. The Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion chairs or co-chairs the Committee. Co-chairs may be appointed by the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion after committee formation.
The DEI Committee is responsible for advising the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion and supporting, developing, and making recommendations to the Molloy community and its Governance Committees concerning university-wide DEI initiatives, planning, policies, and procedures.
DEI Committee
Donald “DJ” Mitchell, Jr., Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion, Chair
Kristin Altmann, Grants and Research Specialist, Grants and Sponsored Programs
Melanie Arvanitis, Undergraduate Student, Psychology and Art
Brian Bajzek, Assistant Professor, Theology and Religious Studies
Smirna Yoc Bautista, Undergraduate Student, Accounting
Anisa Bhatti, Assistant Director, Student Involvement
Kritika Bedi, Undergraduate Student, Political Science and Philosophy
Courtney Dalfonso, Director, Writing Center; Doctoral Student, Educational Leadership for Diverse Learners
Helen Dang, Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science
Kelly Sullivan Dennis, Associate Professor, Social Work
Carlos Dos Santos, Associate Director, Residence Life
Willie Everett, Program Coordinator, TRIO
Betyne Farrell, Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership for Diverse Learners
Mary Flowers-Burke, Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Tashia Green, Senior Assistant Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Alexandra Hamilton, Assistant Director, Human Resources for Recruiting
Kimberly Johnson, Assistant Professor, Psychology
Lucijan Jovic, Doctoral Student, Educational Leadership for Diverse Learners
Azad Khan, Assistant Director, Network Administration, Information Technology
Meta Miller, Creative Services Coordinator, Strategic and Digital Communication
Chandler Patton Miranda, Assistant Professor, Education
Maureen Muir, Administrative Coordinator, Campus Ministries
Natalie Nieves, Instructor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
David Nochimson, Access Service Librarian, JET Library
Randy Pellew, Assistant Professor, Nursing
Jeannine Perrin, Administrative Assistant, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy
Erin Reilly, Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Allison Roda, Associate Professor, Education
Melisa Rousseau, Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership for Diverse Learners
Mary Monica Ryder, Instructional Designer, Online and Blended Learning
Layla Saied, Undergraduate Student, Music
Julie Sargeant, Development Officer and Scholarship Specialist, Development and Alumni Affairs
Janet Schwenk, Instructor, Nursing
NyJon Sheffey, Undergraduate Student, Nursing
Jeremiah Thornton, Undergraduate Student, Biology
Katelyn Tierney, Undergraduate Student, Education
Orsolya Varkonyi, Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling