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
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Diversity and Inclusion
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
662-915-1689
Andrea Jekabsons
Chief Human Resources Officer
662-915-1530
Jessica Hughes
Manager of Human Resources
662-915-1205
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
Dr. Joshua Quinn Tucker
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
662-915-6903
Valeria Beasley Ross
Program Manager for Diversity and Inclusion
662-915-7177
Dr. Kirsten 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
Danielle Townsend
Special Collections Librarian
Assistant Professor
662-915-3224
Lolita Gregory
Director
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
662-915-7900
Elizabeth Tettleton Mason
Executive Assistant
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
662-915-2780
Wendy Pfrenger
Associate Director of Pre-College Programs
Outreach and Continuing Education
662-915-7261
Katie Morrison
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
662-915-2135
Dr. Shannon Richardson
Assistant Director, Campus Recreation
662-915-6736
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
Derionne Brooks
Assistant Director for Administration
662-915-7891
Dr. Marquita Smith
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
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 V. Davidson Smith
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Clinical Associate Professor
662-227-2366
Marco deVera
Instructor
662-227-1508
