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The Black Faculty and Staff Alliance (BFSA) aims to advance a diverse and inclusive work environment with a particular focus on Black & African American current and future employees, and students. Working through a dedicated network of professionals, the BFSA undertakes internal and external activities to attract, retain, empower, and inspire Black & African American employees. These efforts are geared toward helping Black faculty and staff members achieve their fullest potential across the spectrum of professional development and employment opportunities at UT Dallas.

President
Vacant

Treasurer
Carmen Tanner, Associate Director, Customer Service
Office of Financial Aid
Mailstop: ROCC22 
972-883-4012 | carmen.tanner@utdallas.eduExecutive Sponsor
Dr. Calvin Jamison, Vice President for Facilities & Economic Development
Mailstop: AD24
Office: AD 2.410B
972-883-2213 | cjamison@utdallas.edu

The purpose of the Latino Faculty and Staff Association at UT Dallas is to develop activities and initiatives that support the following four goals:

1. Showcase the contributions of Latino faculty and staff at the University.
2. Advocate for the recruitment of additional Latino faculty and staff, and for policies that support increased diversity and inclusion at the University.
3. Provide opportunities for outreach and networking among the Latino faculty and staff.
4. Identify professional development opportunities for the Association’s members.

President
Dixiana Chavez, Assistant Director
Office of Undergraduate Education
Mailstop: FO16
Office: FO 2.704C
972-883-3871 | dixiana.chavez@utdallas.edu

Vice President of Operations
Aurora Michelle Becerra, Honors Program Specialist
Honors College
Mailstop: FO16
Office: GC 2.216A
972-883-2354 | aurora.becerra@utdallas.edu

Executive Sponsor
Dr. Rafael O. Martín, Vice President and Chief of Staff
Office of the Vice President and Chief of Staff
Mailstop: AD15
Office: AD 3.210A
972-883-4824 | rafael.martin@utdallas.edu

The mission of the Military and Veteran Employee Resource Group (ERG) is to be a strategic partner with UT Dallas to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion through continual learning, employee development, and employee engagement. The Military and Veteran ERG advances the understanding of inclusion of employees with a common background, set of interests and/or goals.

President
Renee’ Green, Administrative Services Officer
McDermott Scholars Program
972-883-4610 | renee.green@utdallas.edu

Vice President
Don Proeschel, Director of Corporate Relations
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
972-883-3928 | don.proeschel@utdallas.edu

Executive Sponsor
Elaine Pearson, Associate Dean of Administration
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
972-883-7338 | elaine.pearson@utdallas.edu

QuTD advances the educational mission of The University of Texas at Dallas by cultivating a safe and inclusive environment that values, celebrates, and affirms the sexual and gender diversity of UT Dallas faculty and staff members. We strive to increase visibility and encourage meaningful involvement of LGBTQ+ and allied staff and faculty within the campus community and advocate workplace equity and promote educational growth in a climate of mutual respect.

President
Matt Winser-Johns, M.Ed, Director
Galerstein Gender Center
Mailstop: SSB41
Office: SSB 4.305
972-883-6564 | matthew.johns@utdallas.edu

Executive Sponsor
Courtney Brecheen, Senior Associate Dean
Office of Undergraduate Education
Office: FO 2.710C
972-883-6788 | courtneyb@utdallas.edu

The mission of the Universal Access Employee Resource Group (UAERG) is to be a strategic partner with UT Dallas to advance the inclusion and engagement of all employees with disabilities through advocacy and education and to promote the formation of a community among employees with and without disabilities. People with disabilities are at greater risk for marginalization and exclusion and frequently experience barriers to participation and access; therefore, groups like UAERG are needed.

President
Roopa Vinay, E-Learning Manager
Educational Technology Services
Office: MC 1.312V
972-883-2783 | roopa@utdallas.edu

Executive Sponsor
Dr. Richard Scotch, Professor
School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
Office: GR 3.510
972-883-2922 | richard.scotch@utdallas.edu

The UTD: Counseling and Advising Network (UTD: CAN) strives to provide members with a collaborative environment to seek networking opportunities, professional development, and promote the profession of advising at The University of Texas at Dallas. UTD: CAN acknowledges the importance and necessity of a well-trained and highly skilled professional advisor in the education of every student at The University of Texas at Dallas and seeks to provide its members with opportunities and advocacy to grow and develop as advisors and members of The University of Texas at Dallas community.

President
Alex Gutierrez, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication
Office: ATC 1.701
972-883-7527 | alex.gutierrez@utdallas.edu

Executive Sponsor
Dr. Jessica Murphy, Dean, Undergraduate Education
Office of Undergraduate Education
Office: FO 2.710
972-883-3536 | jessica.c.murphy@utdallas.edu

The UT Dallas Women Employee Resource Group works to facilitate an environment of advocacy and belonging where women employees can flourish while advancing the mission of UTD.

The mission of the UT Dallas Women ERG is to:

• Develop awareness of contributions of women to UTD.
• Provide and support programs that contribute to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women at UTD.
• Serve as a safe networking and communications channel for women employees of UTD.
• Serve as a voice and to advocate for women issues on campus and in the community.

Membership in the UT Dallas Women ERG is available to all UT Dallas employees.

President
Beth Keithly, Program Manager
Office of Graduate Education
Mailstop: FN31
Office: FA 2.204
972-883-4568 | keithly@utdallas.edu

Executive Sponsor
Dr. Tonja Wissinger, Senior Lecturer III and Associate Dean
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Mailstop: HH30
Office: HH 2.114
972-883-2814 | twissin@utdallas.edu

The mission of the Young Professionals ERG is to be a strategic partner with UT Dallas to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion through collaboration. The Young Professionals ERG will advance the understanding of inclusion of employees with a diverse background, set of interests and/or goals. The vision, mission, goals, policies, and activities of the Young Professionals ERG are fully aligned with those of The University of Texas at Dallas’ mission, goals, and policies.

President
Asiah Claiborne, Assistant Director, Student Life Programs
Student Union & Activities Advisory Board/Meteor Theatre
asiah.claiborne@utdallas.edu

Vice President of Finance
Baylee Moster, Academic Advisor III – Interdisciplinary Studies
baylee.moster@utdallas.edu

Vice President of Operations
Deanna Dallal, Administrative Support – Staff Council
deanna.dallal@utdallas.edu

Social/Networking Co-Chair
Gil Moreno, Assistant Director – Fraternity and Sorority Life
gil.moreno@utdallas.edu

Professional Development Chair
Kaylon Emeary, Administrative Project Coordinator – Provost’s Office Faculty Affairs
kaylon.emeary@utdallas.edu

Executive Sponsors
Kacey Sebeniecher, Director, Student Wellness
Student Wellness Center
Mailstop: SSB42
Office: SSB 4.500
972-883-4275 | kacey.sebeniecher@utdallas.edu

Mark Este, Director
Office of Student Volunteerism
Mailstop: SSA17
Office: SSA 14.431P
972-883-6178 | mark.este@utdallas.edu