Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster a community in which students, faculty, and staff are empowered to advocate for change and compassionate solutions. We endeavor to eliminate barriers and cultivate belonging through education and measurable actions to promote accountability and justice.
Who We Are
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEIC) is made up of CCRI faculty and staff committed to creating a culture of belonging and inclusivity for all members of the CCRI Community. The Council meets once every month to share information, best practices, and develop programs and training sessions for each campus, to both celebrate our diverse identities that make up the institution as well as provide informative workshops to develop cultural competency for faculty, staff and students.
Our Approach
The members of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council serve as advocates for creating a culturally inclusive environment that promote and celebrate diversity at CCRI. Our members have the opportunity to share ideas, practices or programs to help cultivate a culture of belonging and ensure equitable outcomes across CCRI campuses.
In order to deliver programming and workshops that meets the unique needs of each CCRI campus, the DEIC will select up to two Campus Champions per campus to lead the efforts of executing activities at their respective campus. Campus Champions will promote our DEI commitment throughout the college and partner closely with the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Organizational Development to deliver quality programs and training.
Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of Council members.
Get Involved
Are you interested in becoming an advocate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a member of the Council or being a change agent as a Campus Champion? Fill out the respective application below to apply! All applicants will be contacted within 3 business days via the DEI email address at dei@ccri.edu and can also forward any questions to that same inbox.
DEIC Campus Champion Application
Meet the Council
Raekwon Grace
Facilitator of DEI and Organizational Development
Christine Lynch
Program Director of the OTA Program; Newport Campus Champion
Dominica Fragata
Administrative Assistant-Workforce Partnerships
Maya Geraldo
Manager of Academic Initiatives and Operations
Rachel Rogers
Psychology Professor, Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence
Alyson Snowe
Assistant Professor, English
Beth Anish
Director of Guided Pathways
Quamee Andrade
Student Development Counselor
Sam Sgourakes
Wendy Aleman-RiveraAdvising and Counseling |
Kyona AndradeAdvising and Counseling |
Yamel ChinchillaWorkforce Partnerships |
Candelaria DanicherOpportunity & Outreach |
Liz GiordanoCareer Services |
Christine JenkinsStudent Engagement |
Suzanne McCormackSocial Sciences |
Mish McIntyreOnline Learning |
Lisa RooneyAdmissions |
Tifany SandersCareer Services |
Karen SouzaDental Health |
Alex SugalskiNursing |
Marlex TorresFinancial Aid |
Gaines TylerBiology |
Tira J. WilkinsAcademic Affairs |