91°µÍø

Skip to main content

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

2024-2025 Council Members
Name Position
Rodney Parker Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer
Robbie Bishop-Monroe (Spring 2025) Assistant Professor, Sellinger School of Business
Milton Bravo Vice President, Mission and Identity
Rita Buettner Director, University Communications
Pat Cassidy Director, LGBTQIA+ Student Services
Ravens Williams Cuffee Director, ALANA Services
Toya Dailey-Smith Assistant Director, Human Resources
Irem Demirkan (Fall 2024) Associate Dean, Sellinger School of Business
Elise Fields Program Assistant, Writing Department/ Modern Languages and Literatures Department
Tracey Frey Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Sheila Glee EVS Lead Supervisor, Facilities
Tracy Harvey Director, Office of Sustainability
Whitney Hobson Assistant Director of Social Justice, Counseling Center
Jacolby Lacy Undergraduate Student Representative
Rhona Little Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Jennifer Louden Dean, Undergraduate 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
Caitlyn Shannon Graduate Student Representative
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 and Accessibility Services

For more information about the President’s Council on Equity and Inclusion, please contact Rodney Parker, Ph.D., at officeoftheceio@loyola.edu.