Office of the Chief Diversity Officer

Acting Chief Diversity Officer

Phoenix Harper

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

In this role, Phoenix 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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager

Isabel Ayala Rodriguez

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

In this role, Isabel 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

Title IX Advocacy Coordinator

Mariam Vargas

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

In this role, Mariam enforces Title IX throughout the organization and plans events and initiatives with the CDO’s Office.