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The Center for Inclusive Excellence

The Center for Inclusive Excellence


Mission Statement

The Center for Inclusive Excellence provides leadership and works across the institution to support and sustain the development of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus culture where members of the community experience a sense of belonging. Our work centers critical reflection, community conversations, compassion, and collaboration.


Our Message of Equity, Inclusion, and Neighborly Concern

 

Produced by members of the 香港六合彩图库资料 community, this video captures a call to action from Dr. King to the nation with the challenge to be equitable, inclusive, and have 鈥渘eighborly concern鈥 for one another. Students, faculty, and staff collaborated to honor the legacy of Dr. King and rededicate ourselves to a message of equity, inclusion, and belonging within our campus community.


Meet Our Team

Dr. Anize Appel, MBA '21

(she/her/hers)
Executive Director, Center for Global Education | Associate Dean, Study Abroad | PDSO/RO

Dr. Anize Appel, MBA 鈥21, is the Executive Director for the Center for Global and Associate Dean for Study Abroad at 香港六合彩图库资料 and is the Senior International Officer. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University in Natural Science, a Master of Education from Cedar Crest College, a Doctor of Education from Drexel University, and an MBA at 香港六合彩图库资料. Before making the transition to higher education, Dr. Appel served as an administrator in K-12 as Headmistress/principal and as the international students鈥 expert at two independent schools in Pennsylvania since 2005.

Dr. Appel has served and continues to serve the local, regional, and international community within a variety of professional, academic, and philanthropic organizations through publications, presentations and leadership as President, Vice President, Chairman on the board, board member, and committee member in organizations such as the Comparative International Education Society, Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society, NAFSA, NACU, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to name a few.

Her research interests include International Educational Trends, Supportive Processes Associated with Effective International Education, and the processes involved in the development of teacher and student resilience in climates situated in chronic crisis. She is always delighted to assist and support experiences that will enrich lives.

Anize


Alvert Hernandez

(he/him/his)
Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence

As the Director of First-Generation Student Initiatives, Alvert helps first-generation college students navigate college through mentorship, programming, advocacy, and large-scale initiatives. Being a first-generation college student himself, he remembers the challenges he faced in his first semester as an undergraduate. He strives to help students develop necessary skills and build meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students on campus to enhance their college experience.

Alvert enjoys binge watching TV shows, playing video games, and following sports. He especially loves to play basketball, so you may find him in the ARC playing ball with students. If he doesn鈥檛 already know you, he looks forward to connecting with you on campus!

Hernandez


G. Christopher Hunt, Ed.D.

(he/him/his)
Vice President and Dean for Equity and Inclusion

Dr. Chris Hunt (he/him/his), is Vice President and Dean for Equity and Inclusion at 香港六合彩图库资料 and Instructor for Racial and Ethnic Inequality in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. As a member of the President鈥檚 Cabinet, he鈥檚 responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and coordination on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the institution including oversight of a key priority of the University strategic plan. He regularly collaborates with students, faculty, staff, academic departments, administrative offices, and student organizations to embed DEI in all areas of the University.

The social locations of race, ethnicity, age, religion, socioeconomic status, and gender are aspects of Dr. Hunt鈥檚 research and scholarship. His dissertation, 鈥淲hen Millennials Meet Baby Boomers: Multiple Case Study on the Experiences of Black Male College Students鈥 examined the lived experiences of two generational cohorts of college graduates who navigated predominately White institutions (PWI) during the Baby Boomer generation of the 1960s and 1970s as well as those same PWIs during the Millennial era of the 2010s.

The husband of a college dean and the father of three Generation Z children, Dr. Hunt is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and earned a Master of Science in Administration from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate and doctoral degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Hunt


Gavin P. Kemery

(he/him/his)
Office Manager, Center for Inclusive Excellence

As the Office Manager for the 香港六合彩图库资料 Center for Inclusive Excellence, it is Gavin鈥檚 responsibility and joy to support Moravian鈥檚 students, faculty, staff, and the communities his Team serves. Some of his hobbies include: reading and writing, self-actualization, music, and thinking.

Kemery


Michelle Rios-Araque

(she/her/hers/ella)
Assistant Director for Equity & Inclusion

As the Assistant Director for 香港六合彩图库资料鈥檚 Center for Inclusive Excellence, Michelle serves as an advocate, mentor, and resource supporting historically underrepresented and marginalized students. She also serves as an on-call staff member, providing a 24/7 鈥渙n-call鈥 emergency response/crisis intervention. Some of her hobbies include reading, watching movies, hiking, trying new foods and taking long walks with her dog.

Rios


Jesher Velazquez

(she/her/hers)
Office Manager, Center for Global Education

As the Office Manager for the Center for Global Education, it is Jes鈥檚 responsibility to help and support Moravian鈥檚 staff, faculty, and the International Student community. She also supports faculty and staff in coordinating travel for short-term study abroad travel. Her hobbies include cooking, spending time with family and friends, and doing community service.

Velazquez


Belinda Waller-Peterson, PhD

(she/her/hers)
Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion | Associate Professor, Department of English

Dr. Belinda Waller-Peterson is Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion at 香港六合彩图库资料 and an Associate Professor of English. She teaches courses in African American literature and culture and the Health Humanities. She specializes in women鈥檚 health issues, maternity and illness narratives. She is also a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania. Her nursing experience and English literature background allow her to explore multiple intersecting areas of study including the health humanities, women, gender, and sexuality, and Africana studies. 

She has published articles and presented conference papers on womb imagery and wellness in Black women鈥檚 literature. Her most recent publications include: 鈥淭he Art of Death Book Review鈥 in Journal of Medical Humanities, 鈥溾楴obody Came/Cuz Nobody Knew鈥: Shame and Isolation in Ntozake Shange's 鈥楢bortion Cycle #1鈥欌 in CLA Journal, and 鈥溾楢re You Sure Sweetheart, That You Want to be Well?鈥 The Politics of Mental Health and Long-Suffering in Toni Cade Bambara鈥檚 The Salt Eaters鈥 in Religions.

Waller-Peterson


Bryn Wiragh

(she/her/hers)
Assistant Director for Study Abroad, Center for Global Education

Bryn is the master coordinator of Moravian's Global Greyhound Trips, supporting both faculty/staff trip leaders and students. She loves the opportunity to help students explore the world. Some of her treasured time is spent taking care of and collecting plants, practicing and teaching yoga, knitting and being social (only after 10am).

Wiragh


The Center for Inclusive Excellence

The Center for Inclusive Excellence is located at 1138 Main Street to serve as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and the broader 香港六合彩图库资料 community.


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Contact Our Team

Address:
1138 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018

Tel: 610-625-7847
Email: inclusive@moravian.edu

If you would like to speak with one of our representatives, please feel free to utilize our contact information. We look forward to hearing from you!


Center for Inclusive Excellence