Mission Statement
Our center is here to promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to improve the human condition for the whole community. We serve as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and the greater community, on issues of equity through education, outreach, and advocacy.
The founding members for the International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion
| Sharmese Gunn Director, International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion Chair of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team Senior Resource Specialist, Gateway to College Pronouns: She/Her/Hers E: s_gunn@mwcc.mass.edu |
Candace Shivers Faculty Liaison, International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion Associate Professor, Human Services/Sociology E: c_shivers@mwcc.mass.edu |
| Tracey Betts Sarefield Business Manager, International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Study Abroad & Global Programs E: tbettssarefield@mwcc.mass.edu |
Shaunti Phillips, M.S. Program Support Manger, International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion Center Academic Counselor, Early College Academy E: s_phillips@mwcc.mass.edu |
| Melissa Bourque-Silva Co-Founder and Center Consultant, International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion Adjunct English Instructor, MWCC Pronouns: She/Her/Hers E-mail: m_bourque@mwcc.mass.edu |
David Thibault-Munoz Co-Founder, International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion Secretary, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team ALANA student club Advisor Academic Counselor/Adjunct Faculty Member, Gateway to College (978) 630-9437 E: dthibaultmunoz@mwcc.mass.edu |
| Jasson Alvarado Gomez Founder, International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion Center Politician, Honduras Founder, Amor y Paz Foundation 2018, Student Trustee 2018, Student Representative to the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Alumna, Gateway to College |
Irene Hernandez Consultant, International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion Center Alumni Trustee at Mount Wachusett Community College, Founder of ALANA club at Mount Wachusett Community College |
Three Pyramids, Inc. / North Central Massachusetts Minority Coalition
Leona Whetzel, President of Three Pyramids, Inc.
Pathways for Change, Inc.
Amparo Cruz, M.B.A, M.P.A., Director of Education & Outreach
Heywood Healthcare-Athol Hospital & Heywood Hospital
Barbara Nealon, LSW,CHW,SWAC,CCJS,CDVCD, Director of Care Transitions
ALANA Student Club at Mount Wachusett Community College
David Thibault-Muñoz, Resource Specialist for Gateway College Program at Mount Wachusett Community College
City of Fitchburg Human Rights Commission
NewVue Communities
Francisco Ramos, Director of Community Organizing
Gardner Community Action Team (GCAT)
Veronika Patty, Prevention Coordinator City of Gardner Board of Health, Gardner MA
Spanish American Center
Neddy Latimer, Executive Director
CHNA9North Central Massachusetts Community Health Network for North Central Massachusetts
Chelsey Patriss, Executive Director