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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion selects committee members in consultation with the President’s Cabinet. Terms last up to two academic years. The Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion chairs or co-chairs the Committee. Co-chairs may be appointed by the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion after committee formation.
The DEI Committee is responsible for advising the Vice President for Diversity, Equity 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.
2023-2024 DEI Committee
Melissa McCardle, Professor, Social Work, Co-Chair
DJ Mitchell, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Co-Chair
Rosa Berland, Adjunct Faculty, Art
Susan Bloom, Associate Librarian and Head of Instruction and Outreach, JET Library
Kathy Brunet, Assistant Director, Center for Access and Disability
Kisha Chandler, Business Career Coordinator, School of Business; Doctoral Student, Educational Leadership for Diverse Learners
Theresa Eaves, Clinical Counselor and Project Coordinator of the GLS Suicide Prevention Grant, Student Personal Counseling Center
Lorraine Emeghebo, Associate Professor, Nursing
Talita Ferrara, Director, Student Personal Counseling Center
Anna George, Associate Professor, Nursing
Kimberly Langenmayr, Director, International Education
Brian Lima, Associate Director for Athletics for Operations, Athletics
Rebecca Martinez, Assistant Director, Career Center
Debra McCarthy, Administrative Assistant, School of Arts and Sciences; Graduate Student, Criminal Justice
Kate Myers-Coffman, Assistant Professor, Music Therapy
Danielle Ortiz, Administrative Assistant, Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Freida Pemberton, Professor, Nursing
Max Renner, Assistant Professor, Communication and New Media
Michele Romandetto, Equity and Title IX Specialist, Human Resources
Jason Schoen, Instructional Designer, Blended and Online Learning
Maurisa Singh, Graduate Administrative Coordinator, School of Business
Amy Smith, Graduate Students, Business Administration
Jorge Sosa, Associate Professor, Music
Jennifer Tennet-Armour, Administrative Assistant, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Cindy Foster-Thomas, Execuitve Assistant, Office of Academic Affairs
Elizabeth Vidaurre, Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science
Warren Whitaker, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership for Diverse Learners
Bethsaida Yacinthe, Undergraduate Student, Nursing