Diversity Liaisons
The Diversity Liaisons are appointed by their respective Dean or Vice Chancellor to provide support in advancing the implementation and adaptation of diversity, equity, and inclusion policy, practices, and procedures within their given context. Diversity Liaisons leverage their direct experience and expertise within their college/division to advance specific and thoughtful diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Diversity Liaisons directly support the advancement of the institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion plan, Pathways to Equity.
Dr. Shawnboda Mead
Vice Chancellor
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
662-915-2933
Dr. Norris “EJ” Edney
Director, Center of Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
662-915-1689
Andrea Jekabsons
Chief Human Resources Officer
662-915-1530
Dr. Kate McClendon
Assistant Dean for Student Services and Director of Student Affairs
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
601-984-2639
Dr. Brett Cantrell
Associate Professor of Accountancy Instruction
Patterson School of Accountancy
662-915-5409
Sandra Cox-McCarthy
Associate Dean for Administration
662-915-6903
Valerie Beasley Ross
Program Manager for Diversity and Inclusion
662-915-7177
Dr. Kisten Dellinger
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Professor of Sociology
662-915-7177
Dr. Danielle Ammeter
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Associate Professor of Management
School of Business Administration
662-915-5820
Sital Sigh
Project Manager
Adjunct Instructor of Management
School of Business Administration
662-915-5820
Cecilia Botero
Dean, J.D. Williams Library
662-915-5674
Dr. Donna Strum
Associate Provost
Professor of Pharmacy Administration & Research Professor in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Services
662-915-5914
Dr. Nancy Wiggers
Director
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
662-915-1079
Elizabeth Tettleton Mason
Executive Assistant
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
662-915-2780
Amy Fisher
Associate Professor of Social Work
662-915-7336
Dr. Desiree Stepteau Watson
Interim Chair of Social Work
662-915-4765
Dr. Kristina Phillips
Associate Director of College Programs
Outreach and Continuing Education
662-915-7283
Katie Morrison
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
662-915-2135
Dr. Shannon Richardson
Assistant Director, Campus Recreation
662-915-6736
Dr. Annette Kluck
Dean
662-915-7474
Dr. Murrell Godfrey
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Associate Professor of Chemistry
662-915-7474
Dr. Jennifer Parsons
Associate Dean
Instructional Assistant Professor
Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
662-915-7294
Dr. Jennifer Saxon
Senior Associate Athletic Director Social Responsibility and Engagement
662-915-7122
Dr. Marquita Smith
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Associate Professor
School of Journalism and New Media
662-915-7146
Lisa Stone
Strategic Communications Director
University Marketing & Communications
662-915-1476
Junae Johnson
Assistant Director for Diversity & Inclusion
662-915-1878
Dr. Alexander Lopez
Assistant Professor
662-915-7023
Dr. Karen Davidson Smith
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Clinical Associate Professor
662-227-2366
Jasmine Karlowski
Study Abroad Advisor
662-227-1508
