In addition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion division staff members, Grinnell College has an extensive network of DEI professionals embedded throughout the institution with whom we partner to provide counsel and focus on DEI practices, policies, and programming.
Be confident in knowing that any contact listed below (whether individually or by office) is available to you, so please reach out any time!
Admission and Aid
Patricia (Patty) Amador-Lacson
Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of Muticultural Recruitment
Athletics
Jani Springer
Assistant Athletic Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Student Success
Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice
Sarah Brammer-Shlay
Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain
Abdul Muhaymin Priester III
Imam/Muslim Prayer Leader
Maggie Bell
Associate Director of First-Generation and Low-Income Programs at Grinnell
Deacon Grayson
Assistant to the Dean of Religious Life
Donor and Alumni Relations
Sarah Smith-Benanti
Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Relations, Diverse Communities
Human Resources
Jana Grimes
Vice President of Human Resources
International Student Affairs
Karen Edwards
Dean of International Student Affairs and Exchange Visitors
Emily Perry
Assistant Director of International Student Affairs
Brenda Strong
Associate Director of International Student Compliance
Student Affairs
Maure Smith-Benanti
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Inclusive Initiatives
Title IX
Bailey S. Asberry
Title IX Coordinator
