We partner with the University of North Texas faculty, staff and the entire campus community to create an inclusive environment that prepares and promotes UNT student success in a global marketplace. At UNT, all members of our community value, support and respect each other and the educational benefits of diversity.

Our Mission

The Division of Institutional Equity and Diversity is committed to inclusive excellence. Our goal is to champion equity, access and engagement to create a welcoming campus community where diverse faculty, staff and students thrive.  

Our Vision

All members of the UNT community value, support and respect each other and leverage the educational benefits of diversity.

Our Staff

Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity

Joanne Woodard
Vice President, Division of
Institutional Equity & Diversity

Christi Hestand
Executive Assistant to
the Vice President

Jacob Straka
Communications Specialist,
Division of Institutional Equity
& Diversity

Diversity & Inclusion

Shani Barrax Moore
Director, Office of
Diversity & Inclusion

Teresita Hurtado-Ramos
Assistant Director, Office of
Diversity & Inclusion

Jenny Roach
Administrative Coordinator,
Office of Diversity & Inclusion

Equal Opportunity

Inya Baiye
Director, Office of
Equal Opportunity

Christina Brodie
Assistant Director,
Equal Opportunity

Jarrod Jenkins
EO Investigator,
Equal Opportunity

Rebbecca Dobrin
Administrative Coordinator,
Equal Opportunity

Multicultural Center

Damian Torres
Director,
Multicultural Center

Lauren Whiteman
Student Services Coordinator,
Multicultural Center

Pamela Fuller
Administrative Coordinator,
Multicultural Center

Da'Vonte Wade
Student Assistant,
Multicultural Center

Alessandra De La Rosa
Student Assistant,
Multicultural Center

Luz Cantu
Graphic Design Student Assistant,
Multicultural Center

Pride Alliance

Kathleen Hobson-Bond
Director,
Pride Alliance

Alex Sylvester
Student Services Coordinator,
Pride Alliance

De'Amber Bullard
Student Assistant,
Pride Alliance

Maggie Harvey
Student Assistant,
Pride Alliance

Grace Otten
Graphic Design
Student Assistant,
Pride Alliance