Siena Center for Social Justice
Siena Center for Social Justice
In collaboration with the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion, the Siena Center for Social Justice (SCSJ) is dedicated to fostering dialogue across differences to advance social justice.
Through educational programming, SCSJ raises awareness and equips individuals with the knowledge, tools, and experiences needed to promote global citizenship and social justice. Partnering with communities at Molloy University and the greater Long Island region, SCSJ provides engaging programs designed to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Committed to educating students, faculty, administrators, staff, and community members on the importance of building inclusive and equitable communities, SCSJ will:
- Implement and coordinate a comprehensive programming calendar that celebrates the diversity of Molloy’s student, faculty, and staff populations;
- Develop and deliver a wide range of social justice educational opportunities on topics including, but not limited to, age, generation, disability status, religion and spirituality, ethnicity and race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, Indigenous populations, national origin and language, and gender and sexuality;
- Empower a campus community that is actively engaged, socially aware, and embraces multiculturalism, social justice, and the diverse identities each individual brings; and
- Strengthen dialogue, collaboration, and opportunities for celebration with campus and community partners.
Advisory Board
2025-2026 Siena Center for Social Justice Advisory Board
Donald “DJ” Mitchell, Jr., Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion, Co-Chair
Andrea Morgan-Eason, Associate Professor of Nursing, Co-Chair (2025–2026)
Michelle Chamblin, Professor, Education (2025–2027)
Kisha Chandler, Director, LHVCCUC LSAMP Program (2025–2027)
Hia Datta, Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders (2025–2026)
Bianca Del Valle, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid (2025–2027)
Nicollette (Nikkii) Frazer-Allen, Graduate Student, Business (2025–2027)
Carolyne Ali-Khan, Associate Professor, Education (2025–2026)
Jeanne Kimpel, Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology (2025–2026)
Karl Koeppel, Dean of Students, Student Affairs (2025–2026)
Amy Meyers, Professor, Social Work (2025–2026)
Michelle Martin, Director, Mission & Ministry (2025–2027)
Patricia Rossi, Tutor and Adjunct Professor, Learning Commons, JET Library (2025–2027)
Lara Sehne, Assistant Director, Outreach, Partnerships and Special Events (2025–2027)
Sarah Shin, Director, Experiential Education and Community Engagement (2025–2026)
Maria Sosa, Undergraduate Student, Psychology and Sociology (2025–2026)
Rosemary Sullivan, Adjunct Faculty, Nursing (2025–2027)
Cindy Thomas, Faculty Affairs and Budget Specialist, Academic Affairs (2025-2027)
Francine Wisnewski, Associate Professor, Education; Director, Undergraduate and Dual Degree Programs (2025-2027)
Membership
The Siena Center for Social Justice Advisory Board comprises 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 advisory board selection. After a university-wide nomination and application process, the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion selects advisory board 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 Board. Co-chairs may be appointed by the Vice President for Mission Integration and Inclusion after Board formation.
Upcoming Events - Heritage Month Calendar
Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15)
LGBTQ+ History Month (10/1-10/31)
Native American Heritage Month (11/1-11/30)
Disability Awareness Month (11/15-12-15)
Black History Month (2/1-2/28)
Women’s History Month (3/1-3/31)
Religious and Spiritual Diversity Month (4/1-4/30)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (4/15-5/15)
Special Events: Martin Luther King Day of Service
Submit Heritage Month Calendar Event
If you have an upcoming Heritage Month Calendar event you would like added to our calendar and promoted through the Siena Center's email account, please complete this form. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email us at scsj@molloy.edu.