Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff
Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Email: reedmarc@grinnell.edu
Marc Reed is Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Marc has supported and led the pursuit of equity and social justice through developing and implementing DEI strategic plans, resulting in increased representation and engagement of individuals...
Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist
Email: adlermic@grinnell.edu
Micho (xe/they/he) began working at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ on March 9th, 2020. They are the Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist. Micho's office is in the Stonewall Resource Center (SRC) located in the lowest level of Younker Hall. Micho was born and raised in Terre...
Coordinator of Student Disability Resources
Email: baldreej@grinnell.edu
Jae began working at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ in July of 2017. Jae received a Master’s Degree from the University of South Dakota and a Specialist Degree from the University of South Dakota while working in Student Disability Resources. Jae has been the Disability Coordinator for two prior state schools...
Professor
Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Email: elfenbei@grinnell.edu
I am a Professor of History and Religious Studies at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, where I am also Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. I graduated from Vassar College with a degree in political science, an education that still informs my work and my life. I have a...
Assistant Chief Diversity Officer - Community Training, Education & Belonging
Email: evansja@grinnell.edu
Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Staff Equity
Email: joneshea@grinnell.edu
As a student and young professional, Heather Jones-Brown (she/her) was active in organizations that laid the foundation for her life-long interests and career pursuits. She was introduced to citizen diplomacy through the Des Moines/Kofu Student Exchange in 1996 which led her to serve on the Sister...
Assistant Director of Neurodiversity Accessibility
Email: kuhnsa@grinnell.edu
Ashley began working at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ in September of 2025. Prior to her work in higher education, she worked as the Executive Director and Youth Director in local non-profits in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Iowa. She is passionate about accessibility, education, strengthening communication, and developing partnerships.
Director of Intercultural Affairs - Laurel Scholars Student Specialist
Email: salcedoroy@grinnell.edu
Roy Salcedo (he/him/his) was born in Pico Rivera, California, and was raised in El Monte, California. His family relocated to Winterset, Iowa, a month before he turned 16. As a first-generation college student who came from a low socio-economic circumstance, he was not made aware of college until...
Director of Intercultural Affairs - Black Student Specialist
Email: spencerjenee@grinnell.edu
Jenée Spencer (she/her/hers) began her 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ story in November 2023 after accepting a position in the Intercultural Affairs office. She relocated to Iowa from Nashville, Tenn., and is still getting accustomed to the corn pollen. As the Black Student Specialist, her primary responsibilities...
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist for Staff Equity
Email: tonuimaria@grinnell.edu
Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs, Latinx/e Student Specialist
Email: torresadriana@grinnell.edu
Adriana Torres ( she/her/ella) grew up in Watsonville, California, a small farming town on the Pacific coast and home to the annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival. In her role as the Latinx/e Student Specialist in Intercultural Affairs (ICA), she promotes diversity, inclusion, and understanding...
Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for Staff Equity
Email: vandekro@grinnell.edu
Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life
Email: variavri@grinnell.edu
(she/her/hers) Vrinda Varia is from Princeton, New Jersey and attended Bryn Mawr College for a bachelor’s degree in sociology, with a concentration in peace, conflict, and social justice; she also had a minor in Spanish. Vrinda later obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work with a macro focus...
Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Disability Resources
Email: wilkeaut@grinnell.edu
Autumn began working at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ in July of 2011. She has a PhD in Human Resources and Education from Colorado State University and is an expert in the field of disability access and accommodation in higher education. Autumn has worked in numerous areas of higher education including Student...