Find a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Chapter Near You
At Baker College, we strive to achieve inclusive learning and professional environments on campus. We seek to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice by working collaboratively with multiple levels of representation throughout our college system.
We are committed to these initiatives and invite you to join us. Fill out this form to express your interest and the corresponding campus chapter will reach out to discuss what it means to join the fight.
Chapter Chairs and Members
Metro Chapter Chairs
- Manisha Sharan, PhD – Science Program Director, Email
- Jessica Topor, PhD, LMFT – Human Services and Psychology Program Director, Social Sciences Department Chair, Email
Metro Chapter Members
- Matt Corbin – Director of Student Affairs
- Daila Elsouhag, MD, MS, MPH – Adjunct Faculty, Professor
- Christopher Hubbard – Faculty Developer
- Iris Lane, Ed.D – Director of Multicultural Student Services
- Yvonne Rencher – Director of Alumni Relations
- Kristin Powals, DNP, RN, CPN, RNC-MNN, CLC, CNE – Clinical Coordinator, Professor
- Cassie Shaver – Social Media Marketing Manager
- Barbara Van Loon – M.S. Program Director of Criminal Justice, Faculty Advisor Pi Zeta Epsilon
- Kyra Warner – Residence Hall Coordinator
- Nathan Wright – Employer Relations Specialist
Mid-Michigan Chapter Chair
Voula Erfourth, PhD – Vice President of Student Success and Engagement, Email
Mid-Michigan Chapter Members
- Walaa Awad, Ph.D. – Health Science Program Director, Professor
- Kenneth Boyer – Dean, Auto/Diesel Institute
- Lezlie Bowles – Admin Support Specialist
- Aubrey Foldi – Residence Hall Coordinator
- Mike Konopacke – Campus Director
- Christine Mcdermott, Administrative Assistant/Professional Tutor
- Pamela Quillamor – Adjunct Faculty, Instructor
- Shannon Starr- Assistant Director of Admissions – Outreach Team
- Tammy Stehle – Human Resource Coordinator
- Kathy Stowe – Human Resource Generalist
Online Chapter Chairs
- Jessica Hoover, PhD – Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Email
- Amie Losee – Director of Student Affairs, Email
Online Chapter Members
- Bethany Brown – Human Resource Generalist
- Amy Ensign – Health Service Administration Faculty
- Tracey Rigdon – HR Operations Manager
- Ashlie Roeder – Program Director of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing and Logistics
- Chad Stevens – Program Director of Healthcare Administration
- Jamie West – Student Affairs Assistant
- Nicole Brake – Program Director, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; Director of Tutoring Services
West Michigan Chapter Chairs
West Michigan Chapter Members
- Monica Banks – Academic Advisor
- Jennifer Hardenburgh Martin – Chef, Faculty Instructor
- Angela Johnson – Nursing Faculty
- Cassie Kregger, BA, COTA/L – Academic Fieldwork Coordinator OTA Program
- Justin Kinziger – Chef, Faculty Instructor
- Amanda Miller, CSC, CPC, WCSC – Assistant Professor/Chef Instructor
- Jeannette Pollatz, DNP, MSN, BSN, BS, RN, FNAP – Nursing Program Director
- Kiana Roberts MBA – Res Hall Coordinator
- Eric Surge, Ed.D. – Director, Student Success Operations
- Crystal Williams – Chef, Faculty Instructor