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
Zeke Sorenson, Director of LGBT Center
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
507-389-1535
stephon.sorenson@mnsu.edu
Margarita Ruiz, Office Manager
Multicultural Center | Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
507-389-1156
margarita.ruiz.2@mnsu.edu
BalenciaSariah Crosby, Director of African American Affairs
Multicultural Center
507-389-6207
balencia.crosby.2@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
Abdurrahman Guantai, Interim Director of Student Access
Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
507-389-2799
abdurrahman.guantai.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
Liz Steinborn-Gourley, Director of the Women's Center
Women's Center
507-389-6147
elizabeth.steinborn-gourley@mnsu.edu
507-389-5127
rachel.maccabee@mnsu.edu
Carine Omole, Senior Director & ADA Compliance Officer
Accessibility Resources
507-389-1819
carine.omole@mnsu.edu
Beth Claussen, Associate Director
Accessibility Resources
507-389-5436
beth.claussen@mnsu.edu
Amy Gorka, Assistant Director
Accessibility Resources
507-389-1586
amy.gorka@mnsu.edu
Alex J Lucier, Assistant Director for Accommodations and Student Success
Accessibility Resources
507-389-5242
alex.lucier.2@mnsu.edu
Jared Paulson, Lead Sign Language Interpreter
Accessibility Resources
507-389-2825
jared.paulson@mnsu.edu
Shveta Agarwal, Office Manager
Accessibility Resources
507-389-2825
ar@mnsu.edu