Meet the Team
Our staff provides direct services to students, and hosts enriching educational programs, cultural activities and insightful conferences for area youth, students, faculty, and staff.
We extend a warm welcome to students of every culture and background, including those who need Accessibility Resources or those who identify as African American, Asian American, American Indian, Latinx, Women, and/or LGBT individuals. View the DEI Organizational Chart for more information on our dynamic staff.
If you have questions about what we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact any of us below or submit a general email request. We are here to help!
Dr. Henry Morris, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
507-389-6747
henry.morris@mnsu.edu
Dr. Kelly Meier, Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
507-389-5268
kelly.meier@mnsu.edu
Guadalupe Quintero, Director of Community Partnerships
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
507-389-2811
guadalupe.quintero@mnsu.edu
Delia Avila, Executive Assistant, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
507-389-1150
delia.avila@mnsu.edu
Fabiola Diaz , Director of Latinx Affairs
Multicultural Center
507-389-1719
Fabiola.Diaz@mnsu.edu
Megan Heutmaker, Director of American Indian Affairs
Multicultural Center
507-389-5230
megan.heutmaker@mnsu.edu
Pakou Lee, Director of Asian American Affairs
Multicultural Center
507-389-1032
pakou.lee@mnsu.edu
BalenciaSariah Crosby, Interim Director of African American Affairs
Multicultural Center
507-389-6207
balencia.crosby.2@mnsu.edu
Margarita Ruiz, Office Manager
Multicultural Center | Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
507-389-1156
margarita.ruiz.2@mnsu.edu
Ann Swartz-Beckius, Director of Retention
Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
507-389-1028
ann-marie.swartz-beckius@mnsu.edu
Ben Thao, Director of Diversity Engagement & Initiatives
Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
507-389-5594
benjamin.thao.2@mnsu.edu
Rosalin Cobb, Director of Student Access
Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
507-389-1175
rosalin.cobb@mnsu.edu
Abdurrahman Guantai, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
507-389-2799
abdurrahman.guantai.2@mnsu.edu
Stephen Thomas, Interim Director of the LGBT Center
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center
507-389-1535
stephen.thomas.2@mnsu.edu
Liz Steinborn-Gourley, Director of the Women's Center
Women's Center
507-389-6147
elizabeth.steinborn-gourley@mnsu.edu
507-389-5127
shadow.rolan@mnsu.edu
507-389-1819
mary.dowd@mnsu.edu
507-389-5436
beth.claussen@mnsu.edu
507-389-1586
amy.gorka@mnsu.edu
507-389-5242
katherine.olson-1@mnsu.edu
507-389-2825
ar@mnsu.edu