About Me

• Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (1991-1998).  Taught, trained graduate students, conducted research, and wrote articles, chapters and grants about the cognitive and motivational reasons for stereotyping, prejudice, and intergroup conflict  

• Visiting Scholar, Centre for Research on Group Processes, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (1999).  Explored diversity initiatives (i.e., government training programs) and diversity research ongoing in Australia

• Diversity Resource Specialist, Office of the Vice President for Human Relations, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (1998; 2000-2007).  Advised and ran diversity programs and initiatives for schools, colleges, and work units at Purdue University as well as other local institutions (universities, companies, non-profit and government agencies) for community outreach purposes

My experiences as a professor (with its focus on theory and research) combined with my experiences as an administrator and diversity consultant (with its focus on creating and assessing change) enable me to make effective decisions about when, how, and why to apply "Best Diversity Practices" that will benefit your institution