Office of the Chief Diversity Officer

Chief Diversity Officer

Tae’Niajha Pullen

Year: Senior
Major: Africana
Email: diversity@usg.uconn.edu

In this role she has been able to collaborate with the greater UConn Community to ensure equity for students on our campus. She previously served as the African American Cultural Centers ex-officio senator and this is her second year as the Chief Diversity Officer. With a strong passion for equity and civil rights, she has actively been involved in various capacities to create a safe and inclusive community through her efforts to reach, support, and engage with underrepresented students and organizations.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager

Isabel Ayala Rodriguez

Year: Senior
Major: Allied Health Science
Email: diversity@usg.uconn.edu

In this role she focuses on addressing food insecurity on campus and providing essential resources to those in need. She is very passionate about food and housing insecurity and is excited to use her position to help assist those in need

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocacy Coordinator

Phoenix Harper

Year: Junior
Major: Political Science & Business Management
Email:  diversity@usg.uconn.edu

In this role she hopes to foster an environment where all students feel comfortable, valued, and empowered to engage in important conversations about social justice and equity. By organizing educational events, facilitating open conversations, and establishing support systems, Phoenix aims to increase awareness and understanding of social issues amongst the student body.

Title IX Advocacy Coordinator

Mariam Vargas

Year: Senior
Major: Political Science and International Relations
Email: diversity@usg.uconn.edu

In her role she ensures and enforces Title IX throughout the organization.