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.

DEI Committee

DJ Mitchell, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Co-Chair

Melissa McCardle, Professor, Social Work, Co-Chair (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Rosa Berland, Adjunct Faculty, Art (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Susan Bloom, Associate Librarian and Head of Instruction and Outreach, JET Library (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Kathy Brunet, Assistant Director, Center for Access and Disability (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Kisha Chandler, Business Career Coordinator, School of Business; Doctoral Student, Educational Leadership for Diverse Learners (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Theresa Eaves, Clinical Counselor and Project Coordinator of the GLS Suicide Prevention Grant, Student Personal Counseling Center (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Lorraine Emeghebo, Associate Professor, Nursing (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Talita Ferrara, Director, Student Personal Counseling Center (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Anna George, Associate Professor, Nursing (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Kimberly Langenmayr, Director, International Education (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Brian Lima, Associate Director for Athletics for Operations, Athletics (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Rebecca Martinez, Assistant Director, Career Center (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Debra McCarthy, Administrative Assistant, School of Arts and Sciences; Graduate Student, Criminal Justice (Fall 2023-Spring 2024)

Kate Myers-Coffman, Assistant Professor, Music Therapy (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Danielle Ortiz, Administrative Assistant, Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Freida Pemberton, Professor, Nursing (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Max Renner, Assistant Professor, Communication and New Media (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Michele Romandetto, Equity and Title IX Specialist, Human Resources (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Jason Schoen, Instructional Designer, Blended and Online Learning (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Maurisa Singh, Graduate Administrative Coordinator, School of Business (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Amy Smith, Graduate Students, Business Administration (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Jorge Sosa, Associate Professor, Music (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Jennifer Tennet-Armour, Administrative Assistant, Communication Sciences and Disorders (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Cindy Foster-Thomas, Executive Assistant, Office of Academic Affairs (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Elizabeth Vidaurre, Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

Warren Whitaker, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership for Diverse Learners (Fall 2022-Spring 2024)

Bethsaida Yacinthe, Undergraduate Student, Nursing (Fall 2023-Spring 2024)