International Center for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion

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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

International Center Community Partners

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