Willa Ahlschwede
Assistant Curator of Education & Public Programs
University of Arizona Museum of Art
(she/her/hers)
“I see my role as a bridge between campus and the wider community. We have a responsibility to recognize barriers to diversity and inclusion in our disciplines and institutions, and to continuously build a more equitable and accessible culture and organization.”
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Chris Compton
Assistant Professor
School of Dance
(he/him/his)
“As an educator in Ballet, a Western European artform that has historically lacked in equity, diversity, and inclusion, I feel that I have the opportunity to help change that trajectory, and build an arts community for all.”
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Carissa DiCindio, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Art and Applied Intercultural Arts Research
(she/her/hers)
“I see my role on this committee as part of a team that is working to make Arizona Arts a more inclusive and equitable place for students, staff, faculty, and the community.”
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Sara A. Guzman, MLIS
Archivist
University of Arizona Museum of Art | Archive of Visual Arts
(she/her/hers)
“To foster academic scholarship through research and lifelong learning. Providing access and discovery of the AVA collections for students, faculty and staff of the University of Arizona and the public at large.“
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Kimberly Mast, Ph.D.
Director, Visual Resource Center
School of Art
“My role is to help faculty and staff learn ways to encourage and implement diversity in their classrooms and across the fine arts campus.”
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David Morden
Associate Professor
School of Theatre, Film and Television
(he/him/his)
“As a gay man, I have always been aware of the importance of visibility. I want to ensure that every student in our college sees themselves in the work and the art that we create.”
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Beverly Seckinger
Distinguished Outreach Professor
School of Theatre, Film & Television
(she/her/hers)
“For decades, both on campus and beyond, I have strived to nurture inclusive, diverse, just, participatory communities. I look forward to continuing this work with my colleagues on the committee.”
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Charlie Synder
Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
Arizona Arts, College of Fine Arts
(he/him/his)
“Support equity messaging, events and programs, while representing and celebrating of a diverse group of students, faculty and alumni on Arizona Arts platforms.“
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