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OUR VISION
Guided by Nevada State College’s commitment to inclusion and social justice, the Office of Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives seeks to build a better, more equitable future for our campus, greater community and state of Nevada.
OUR MISSION
The mission for the Office of Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives is to support a culture in which all students, faculty, and staff can thrive and succeed at Nevada State College. Through collaborations with both campus and community partners, we empower all to be change agents in a diverse global society.
OBJECTIVES
1. Celebrate diversity and promote a culture of belonging
2. Advocate for and amplify voices of marginalized people
3. Support the success of historically underserved populations
4. Educate students, faculty and staff to increase our climate of inclusion and quality of life on campus, and beyond
5. Bridge campus and community partnerships to lay pathways for equity, excellence and innovation
OUR TEAM
Pao Vue, Ph.D.
Director
Vincent Nava, M.P.A.
Program Coordinator
Kimberly Florence, Ph.D.
Community Resource Coordinator
STUDENT WORKERS
Lorenzo Luna
Sophomore | Undecided
Lizbeth Vega
Junior | Speech Pathology | Minor in Deaf Studies
Nayelli Rico Lopez
Junior | Communications emphasis in Media Studies | Minor in Social Justice
Moee Turbin
Senior | Elementary, Special Education | Minor in Deaf Studies, Psychology & Sociology
