President's Council on Equity and Inclusion
The President’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion was established in 2017 with a mission of educating leaders, both at and produced by Loyola, for a diverse and changing world with a commitment to diversity as a necessary component of academic excellence. Made up of administrators, faculty and staff, the council is charged with establishing, promoting, and advancing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of university function.
The Council’s aim is to foster an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere at Loyola by spearheading initiatives such as:
- Serving as an advisory board to the President and the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer
- Reviewing recruitment, enrollment, hiring, retention, and business practices to enhance diversity and inclusion at all levels, supporting the mission of the institution
- Assessing and addressing campus climate through related training and educational opportunities that engage difference and promote a culture of belonging and accountability for all community members
- Supporting campus affinity groups for students and employees
- Engaging and partnering with the city of Baltimore
- Maintaining external engagement on diversity and equity boards, alumni, etc.
2024-2025 Council Members
Name | Position |
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Rodney Parker | Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer |
Milton Bravo | Vice President, Mission and Identity |
Rita Buettner | Director, University Communications |
Pat Cassidy | Director, LGBTQIA+ Student Services |
Toya Dailey-Smith | Assistant Director, Human Resources |
Irem Demirkan | Associate Dean, Sellinger School of Business |
Tracey Frey | Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness |
Tracy Harvey | Director, Office of Sustainabilty |
Whitney Hobson | Assistant Director of Social Justice, Counseling Center |
Rhona Little | Diversity and Inclusion Specialist |
Jennifer Louden | Dean, Undergradate Admission |
Scott McCabe | Assistant Director, Events Services |
Gia Grier McGinnis | Executive Director, CCSJ |
Fr. Bao Nguyen | Assistant Director, International Jesuit Collaborations |
Toja Okoh | Associate Professor, Loyola College of Arts and Sciences |
Qi Shi | Associate Professor, School of Education |
Saima Sitwat | Assistant Director of Interfaith and Ecumenical Ministry, Campus Ministry |
David Tiscione | Director, Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance |
Marcia Wiedefeld | Director, Disability Assessibilty Services |
Ravens Williams-Cuffee | Director, ALANA Services |
For more information about the President’s Council on Equity and Inclusion, please contact Rodney Parker, Ph.D., at officeoftheceio@loyola.edu.