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Formed in May of 2016, the Inclusion and Diversity Council was created to serve as the primary organizing body for long-term diversity and inclusion efforts at Daemen University. The group has been charged with renewing Daemen's diversity strategic plan and leading the university in a new direction as we seek to serve an incredibly diverse and ever-changing population of students, faculty, and staff. In addition to its work on the diversity strategic plan, the council will serve as an advisory board throughout the year. The group will work to address concerns and provide solutions to campus-wide issues as they relate to diversity and inclusion.
This group of IDC members consists of a dynamic mix of long-time and new Daemen faculty, staff, and student leaders. The group is co-chaired by one faculty member and one staff member. This helps us to ensure that we are providing a voice and meeting the needs of our entire community. IDC members are appointed for two years and invited by the Vice President for Institutional Equity and Belonging, Tiffany Hamilton, to serve in this crucial role. The IDC members for 2026-2028 are:
Hannah has a PhD in atmospheric science and teaches Physics in the Natural Science department here at Daemen. Her research interests span from understanding the local weather and climate in Buffalo to exploring the planetary-scale stratospheric circulation. Hannah is honored and excited to serve on the IDC.
I am a Buffalo native, earning my BS in Psychology from Buffalo State University and my MLS from the University at Buffalo. I am in my 19th year at Daemen. My roles in the library are primarily Interlibrary Loan, Circulation, and supervising the Work Study students at the front desk. My role with the students has provided me with a unique insight into the campus climate that I hope will help to foster and inclusive and welcoming campus for both students and staff.
Rebecca has been a Clinical Assistant Professor at Daemen University since 2012. She is a member of the Health Promotion Department and teaches courses centered around community health, movement & fitness, and emergency care. In general, her interest in DEI work and initiatives comes from a place of trying to better herself in order to make students feel welcome in the classroom. As an Athletic Trainer, a significant portion of the required continuing education she has completed over the last 15 years has been focused on how to serve others as a better teacher and clinician. Rebecca is proud to have completed the National Athletic Trainer's Association Safe Space Ally Training.
Devon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Religious Studies from Allegheny College and a Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from Buffalo State University. She joined Daemen in June 2022 as the Coordinator of Service Learning before starting as an Academic Advisor in the Student Success Center in December 2023.
Anna has spent over 15 years helping students discover their strengths, build coping skills, and prepare for their futures. She earned her bachelor's degree in Human Development and Education and her master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from SUNY Buffalo State University. As a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor, Anna enjoys sharing practical strategies to bring calm, focus, and balance into busy lives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hanging out with her pit bull, and making self-care a daily priority.
As an educator with a background in STEM, I am committed to creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment. Growing up as a Pakistani American woman in diverse communities around the world and within the U.S. has given me a deep appreciation for the unique experiences that shape each of us. I’m passionate about helping students achieve their academic and career goals by fostering welcoming spaces where they feel empowered and supported. My goal is to equip students with the confidence, skills, and resources they need to thrive both academically and personally.
An accomplished administrator, educator, and student advocate with nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, Susan has called Daemen University her professional home since 2008.
As Associate Vice President for Program Development, Susan collaborates with the Provost and College Deans, to broaden the University’s academic portfolio by developing undergraduate, graduate, and certificate program offerings that support Daemen’s mission and vision, and meet student interest and market/employer needs.
In her role as co-administrative lead at Daemen's Paul A. Saffrin Center for Sustainability & Civic Engagement, Susan works to advance the mission and values of the Center with a focus on building academic-community partnerships that help to create a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world.
At Daemen, Susan has also served as Service-Learning Director, adjunct instructor in the M.S. Leadership & Innovation program, instructor of the First-Year Experience, and Interim Director of Academic Grants & Sponsored Programs.
Susan is a graduate of Canisius University (B.A. in Political Science and Communication Studies; M.S. in College Student Personnel Administration) and D’Youville University (Ed.D. in Educational Leadership). Her research interests are focused on improving learning outcomes, persistence, and graduation rates of academically underprepared students at two- and four-year colleges/universities.
A lifelong resident of Buffalo, Susan enjoys cooking, gardening, spending time with family, and the Buffalo Bills.
In this role, Dawn is responsible for supporting the developing, administering, and implementing of policies and procedures relating to all aspects of Student Accounts. This includes the organization of all functions related to tuition billing, refunding, cashiering, and record maintenance, including collaborating with our universities third party systems. Dawn also serves as the University’s TAP Administrator and a VA certifying Official.
Dawn, a Buffalo native, earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Daemen University and has been working at Daemen since 2016. Before that, Dawn enjoyed a successful 16-year career in banking. She is very passionate about social justice, inclusion, and diversity and is thrilled to be working with so many like-minded and equally passionate people.