SUOAF Minority Directory

Welcome to the SUOAF Minority Recruitment and Mentoring Committee (MRMC) Member Directory.

SUOAF MRMC proudly showcases our minority administrators (African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Alaskan/Aleutian), at Southern Connecticut State University. MRMC is committed to diversity and our mission to pursue excellence, foster leadership, and empower communities. 

The purpose of this directory is to connect administrators within the campus community as a resource to one another as well as our students and faculty. Our hope is to expand this directory in the future to represent all staff and faculty members of color at Southern. 

Please utilize this directory as a resource to network and discover all that Southern has to offer. This resource is significant for students, faculty, and staff looking for representation, building connections, and increasing a sense of belonging.

Omar Abid
Omar Abid
Technical Support Analyst
Computer Science
(203) 392-9959

Education
M.S. Comp Sci (in progress) B.S. Comp Sci, B.A. Economics - SCSU

Languages
Hindi; Spanish
Alandre Alexis
Case Coordinator
Dean of Students/Support & Opportunity Center
(203) 392-6137

Education
Masters - Central Connecticut State University; Bachelors - University of Connecticut
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Reading, Music, Art, Success of Students of Color, Mental Health, First Generation, and Student Support
Sean Alexis
Assitant Inventory & Property Control Coordinator
Facilities Operation-Inventory Control
(203) 392-6074

Education
Bachelor of Science-Communications, SCSU; MBA-Management, SCSU
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Sports, weightlifting, union activism, movies
Daphney Alston
Daphney Alston
Assistant Director
Student Involvement and Leadership Development
(203) 392-7297
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Languages
French, including French Creole
Lisa Barber
Lisa Barber
Clinic Program Manager
Communication Disorders (CMD)
(203) 392-5963

Education
Undergraduate: Bowdoin College, B.A., mathematics major and graduate: SCSU-CMD, M.S.
Gregory Bernard
Gregory Bernard
Director of Alumni Relations
Institutional Advancement
(203) 993-7536
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Mentoring, Resume and Interview Prep, Professional Development
Jakell Bradley
Jakell Bradley
APRN
Health Services
(203) 392-6768

Special Interests
Black Student Union Advisor, Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Ebonee Brown
Associate Registrar
Registrar's Office
(203) 392-5317

Education
Business Administration, B.A. - Bennett College for Women; Master of Business Administration - Southern CT State University
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Mentoring, Advising, Student Groups, Leadership Skills
Dian Brown-Albert
Dian Brown-Albert
Director of Multicultural Affairs
Multicultural Center
(203) 392-5879

Education
SCSU -Bachelor of Science (Liberal Studies) SCSU - Master of Science (Community Counseling)
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Mentor, Advisor to Multicultural Organizations, Multicultural Programming, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dreamers Action Alliance, Former SCSU Track Captain & Residence Hall Director
Phil Bryant
Coordinator of High Tech/AV
Office of Information Technology
(203) 392-5402

Education
Masters in Education From Uconn & Sports Management from SCSU
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.
Charlene Cammarasana
Charlene Cammarasana
Assistant Director, Fiscal Administration
Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development
(203) 392-8964

Education
BS-Communication, SCSU
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.
Darlene Castillo
Clinical Instructor
Department of Commuincation Disorders
(203) 392-8811

Education
Master's Degree in Commuinication Disorders - SCSU
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Family Advocacy

Languages
Spanish
Jian Chan
Jian Chan
Webmaster
Integrated Communications & Marketing
(203) 392-6587

Education
B.S. in Computer Science
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Anime Society advisor, Tabletop Club advisor, music production, programming

Languages
Cantonese
Tammy Chapman
Community Engagement Coordinator
CARE-HHS
(203) 823-5100

Education
Associates, Goodwin College

Special Interests
Community Building, Urban Agriculture
Jay Chhabra
Financial Info Sys Systems Spec
Financial Planning
(203) 392-6852

Education
MBA
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Languages
Hindi
Richard Cogswell
Director of Custodial/Grounds
Facilities Operations
(203) 868-4874
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.
Tahnee Cookson Muhammad
Community Outreach Coordinator
CARE - Community Alliance for Research & Engagement
(203) 936-8617
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.
Anay's Cruz-Alonso
Admissions Counselor
Undergraduate Admissions
(203) 392-5247

Education
B.S. in Early Childhood Education and B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Southern Connecticut State University, M.S. in Counselor Education: Student Development in Higher Education from Central Connecticut State University

Special Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family and event planning. SCSU ConnCAP Grant Program, INQ faculty, Former Residence Hall Director and Graduate Intern in Orientation, Transition, and Family Engagement

Languages
Spanish
Rachel Cunningham-Exavier
Rachel Cunningham-Exavier
Assistant Director
Office of Career and Professional Development
(203) 392-6607

Education
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (Central Connecticut State University), Masters in Public Administration (University of Phoenix)
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Make-up, Travel, Children/Youth, Community, Music
Kwadir Delgado-McIntyre
Procurement Specialist
Procurement Services

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Marketing)
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Sports, Video Editing, Stocks, Physical Training
Widelyne Dorelus
Widelyne Dorelus
Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Academic Advising
(203) 392-6747

Education
M.S. Counseling Specializing in Student Development in Higher Education (from CCSU), B.A. Psychology (from SCSU)
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Languages
French, including French Creole
Willie Epps
Willie Epps
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Residence Life
(203) 392-8929

Special Interests
Health & Fitness, Sports, Photography
Tomeka Frieson
Project Coordinator
CHHS - CARE
(203) 392-7175

Education
BS - Yale University, MPH - Boston University School of Public Health

Special Interests
community-based public health, medicine, pediatrics, environmental health

Languages
Spanish
Carlos A. Galarza
Assistant Director of Field Education
Social Work
(203) 392-6684

Education
BSW - SCSU 2018, MSW - UCONN 2019
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Languages
Spanish
Esteban Garcia
Esteban Garcia
Associate Bursar
Student Accounts
(203) 392-6845

Education
B.S. Business Administration - University of Connecticut. MBA - New England College of Business

Special Interests
Dreamers Action Alliance, OLAS, Politics

Languages
Spanish
Jay Henderson
Associate Director of the Center for Intercultural Engagement
Center for Intercultural Engagement / Multicultural Affairs
(203) 392-6178

Education
BA, SCSU & MS, CCSU

Special Interests
Leadership Development; Campus Programming; Student Development Theory; LGBTQ+ Advocacy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work; Identity & Personhood; SCSU Alum
Sujatha Herne
Sujatha Herne
Clinic Manager
Marriage and Family Therapy
(203) 392-6413

Education
Bachelor of Art's, 2013 Sacred Heart University, Master's, Marriage and Family Therapy 2020 SCSU

Special Interests
baking, my dog (a dachshund named Maple), Halloween, therapy
Jordan Jones
Jordan Jones
Administrator Coordinator
Interdisciplinary Studies
(203) 392-7081

Education
MS, Education (Higher Education) Capella University; BS, Journalism Southern Connecticut State University
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Journalism/media, labor/unions, education, podcasts
Richard Kearney
Assistant Director
Financial Aid
(203) 392-5222

Education
BS CIS SCSU and MBA SCSU
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Food, Gaming, Odd Videos, Comedy
Huma Khalid
Fiscal Assistant – Federal Grants, Post Award Services
SPAR
(203) 980-5424

Education
Bachelors in Business Administration

Languages
Hindi; Urdu, Punjabi
Andrew Kim
Andrew Kim
Major Gifts Officer
Institutional Advancement
(203) 392-7235

Education
BA from the University of Connecticut

Languages
Korean
Tempestt Latham
Project Coordinator
CARE
(475) 227-7322
Gloria Lee
Gloria Lee
Associate Director of Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
(203) 392-6606

Education
B.S. and MBA
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
financial aid

Languages
Spanish
Elizabeth Lewis Roberts
Elizabeth Lewis Roberts
Interim Associate Dean-STEM
Arts and Sciences
(203) 392-6904

Education
AB-Dartmouth College, PHD- Rutgers University
Chrystal Long
Coordinator of Multicultural Counseling
Counseling Services
(203) 392-5475

Education
Ed.D-Counseling and Supervision (in progress)-SCSU; MS in clinical mental health counseling with school counseling certification - SCSU; BA in Psychology - Albertus Magnus College
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, DEI, Decolonization, Leadership and Advocacy, Mentoring
Melissa Lopez
Melissa Lopez
Associate Director
Student Health Services
(203) 668-2043

Education
MPH, SCSU
Jasmine Lyle
Financial Aid Counselor
Financial Aid and Scholarship
(203) 392-5222

Education
AS- Fashion Merchandise / BS- Marketing for Fashion both at Johnson and Wales University
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Traveling, photography
Niasia Mercado-Walters
Niasia Mercado-Walters
Assistant Director
University Access Programs (UAP) Office
(203) 392-6888

Education
BS (SCUS) and MS (CCSU)
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
UAP Advocate support, Upperclassman career support, Mindfulness, Wellness/stress management, student development (finding meaning and purpose)
Jenesis Miranda
Residence Hall Director - Wilkinson Hall
Residence Life
(203) 392-6347

Education
(CCSU ) M.S. Counselor Education | Specialization in Student Development in Higher Education (UConn) B.A. English | Minor in Urban and Community Studies
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
First-generation, comedy,
Javon Noblin
Assistant Director
Transfer Admissions & Services
(203) 392-5651

Education
Master's of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.): Sacred Heart University; Bachelor's of Arts in English: Eastern CT State University

Special Interests
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Education for students of color, Student Club Advising, Student/Campus Event Planning, Coordinating & Logistics, Former Res Lifer & Student Activities Director, Make-Up, and All things Harry Potter!
Chelsea Ortiz
Chelsea Ortiz
Associate Director of Nursing Admissions, Enrollment Management, and Communications
Nursing
(203) 392-7240

Education
Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Southern CT State University; BA Communication (Health & New Media) from Fairfield University

Special Interests
Maternal & Child Health, minorities in health, student programming, DIY/crafting, reading (academic and for-fun), personal & professional development

Languages
Spanish
Nilvio Perez
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
(203) 392-5652

Education
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of Bridgeport - Masters in Leadership, Albertus Magnus College
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Sports; played, coached, and umpired baseball. Traveling, Movies

Languages
Spanish
Leilannie Quintana
Leilannie Quintana
Coordinator for Nursing Scholarships and Early College Programs
School of Nursing
(203) 392-5042

Education
SCSU, BS in Business Administration / Sacred Heart University, MBA

Special Interests
Dreamers Alliance, Spanish speaking group at SCSU, INQ Faculty

Languages
Spanish
Allyson Regis
Wellbeing Coordinator
Wellbeing Center
(203) 392-5477

Education
Stony Brook University BA, Fordham University MSEd & PhD

Special Interests
Music; Poetry; Anime; Health & Wellness; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Anna Rivera-Alfaro
Anna Rivera-Alfaro
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Accounts Payable
(203) 392-6848

Education
MBA 2003 Quinnipiac University, Bachelor of Science in Business Studies 1999, Quinnipiac University
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
OLAS Advisor, Member of the Dreamers Alliance

Languages
Spanish
Marilu Rochefort
Marilu Rochefort
Assistant Director
Office of Educational Services
(203) 392-7160

Education
BA Early Childhood Education/Psychology, Kean University; MA Special Education/Learning Disabilities, Kean University

Special Interests
Vocalist, Theater, Painting

Languages
Spanish
Dexter Rodriguez
Accessibility Services Specialist
CASAS
(203) 392-5356

Education
Master of Social Work. UConn
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.
Manpreet Sachdeva
Financial Analyst
University Accounting
(203) 392-7373

Education
MBA- Southern CT State University

Special Interests
Badminton, Photography

Languages
Hindi; Punjabi
Chester Sample
Customer Support Center Manager
Information Technology
(610) 888-5137

Education
Bachelors in Science, Masters in Science focusing in Cybersecurity

Special Interests
Member of SOUAF Social Committee, IT Technical background, Graphic Design, Health, Sports, Gaming
Maribel Sanchez
Associate Director of University Access Programs
University Access Programs
(203) 392-6850

Education
B.S. Sociology, ECSU and M.S. Organizational Management and Leadership, ECSU
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Dreamers Alliance

Languages
Spanish
Betsy Sanz
Betsy Sanz
Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Academic Advising
(203) 392-6948

Education
B.F.A. Studio Art from Rosemont College, M.A. Higher Education and Student Affairs from University of Connecticut
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Video games, running, cats
Sir Snowden
Sir Snowden
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
(203) 392-6109

Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management Information System, Minor in Computer Science and Public Health (SCSU) and Master of Education - Higher Education Administration (Post University)
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Former Student Athlete (Football) SCSU, Current Doctoral Student - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies,
Dawn Stanton
Dawn Stanton
Director of University Access Programs
University Access Programs UAP
(203) 392-6815

Education
Southern Connecticut State University

Special Interests
First- Generation, Black Student Union, SEOP, New Haven Promise
Thierry Thesatus
Thierry Thesatus
Associate Dean of Career and Student Success
Office of Career & Professional Development
(203) 392-8192

Education
Associate- Kingsborough CC, Bachelors and Masters- Stony Brook University, Ed.D- St. John's University
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Career Development, "Soft skill" development

Languages
French, including French Creole
Vu Trieu
Vu Trieu
Director, Support Services
Office of Information Technology
(860) 392-5034

Education
BA and MA at CCSU

Special Interests
Golf and Aquariums

Languages
Vietnamese; Chaozhou Chinese
Cristalyn Vargas
Student Engagement Specialist
School of Nursing
(203) 392-8839
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.
Preethi Varghese-Joseph
Assistant Director
Interprofessional Advising, CHHS
(203) 392-5619

Education
MBBS, MPH

Special Interests
Healthcare, Steel pan, Community, non-profits

Languages
Hindi; Malayalam
Gabriela Vazquez
Admissions Representative
Nursing
(203) 631-6290

Education
SCSU MBA, BA
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
Marketing, Graphic Design, Art, Athletics

Languages
Spanish
Megane Watkins
Campus One Card Administrator
Card Services
(203) 392-6846

Education
BS, University of Bridgeport, MBA, Albertus Magnus College
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.
Robert Yanez
Director of Residence Life
Residence Life
(203) 392-7231

Education
Bachelors~ SUNY Cortland & Master's Edinboro University Counseling & Higher Ed.
First in the family to earn a four-year degree.

Special Interests
First Gen, Living Learning Communities, Student Leadership & Development

Languages
Spanish