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Pronouns: she/her
Bio: I live in Irondequoit with my husband, our three children, and our Goldendoodle Cooper. I received my Bachelor of Music at (Nazareth '06), Master of Science in Inclusive Childhood Education (Nazareth '12), and Doctor of Education studying sense of belonging on college campuses (University at Buffalo, '23). The mission I commit to constantly work toward is to provide safe and equitable spaces where all students can find a strong sense of belonging while being their true and whole selves. I strive to engage all staff, faculty, and students with education and programming to foster a community of people who will celebrate diversity and advocate for equity and belonging for all. I am thrilled to be back home At Naz as the Director of the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Education!
Meet our Team!
Graduate Assistants
Lucy Rutherford (she/they)
Student Staff for Atlas and Atlas Social Media
I'm working in the Atlas center. I am a junior inclusive childhood education & English majors. A fun fact about me is that I am obsessed with goats. Working in the diversity centers is important to me because everyone should have a safe space on campus to be who they truly are! I am so thankful to be apart of these centers and meet all of the amazing Naz community!
Erica Mixon (she/her)
Student Staff for Cultural Celebrations
I am a junior social work major. I have many roles at Naz including being a part of ODIEE! I am on the club women's rugby team as well as being the vice president for the social work club. In my free time I love to spend time with family and friends. I also enjoy listening to music and some of my favorite artists are the Lumineers and Noah Kahan. I want to learn how to better learn from and support others in a diverse and inclusive environment such as ODIEE!
Kyla Rhoads (she/they)
Student Staff for NazVotes and ODIEE Social Media
I am 20 years old and a freshman at Naz. I am currently an open path major but am interested in marketing, graphic design, advertising and visual communications. I love to read, go on hikes, and spend time with my friends and family! ODIEE is incredibly important to me as a queer student; our voices should absolutely be heard through a larger format. I look forward to meeting you!
Olivia 'Liv' Brown (she/her)
Student Staff for Cultural Celebrations
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a first year student here at Naz, with a major in Studio Arts, B.F.A. I love art, cartoons/comic, the outdoors and field hockey. Working with ODIEE is extremely important to me because I want to continue learning about how I can make an open, safe space for everyone, as well as helping others' voices be heard.