When it comes to fostering an inclusive and empowering campus environment, Barnabus Perry (he/him) is leading the charge at 91视频鈥檚 Pleasantville Campus. As the Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Affairs (艒MA), he brings years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, student support services, and programmatic initiatives to his new role.
Joining the 91视频 Community in November 2024, Perry quickly made it clear that student engagement and retention are at the heart of his mission. Whether mentoring student leaders, guiding student clubs and organizations, or creating spaces where students feel seen and supported, he remains steadfast in his commitment to being student-facing and student-focused.
For Perry, multiculturalism and DEI aren鈥檛 just talking points鈥攖hey鈥檙e his passion. He serves as a resource, advocate, and partner for students, ensuring that 艒MA is not just an office but a hub for connection, education, and empowerment. His leadership is already shaping a stronger, more inclusive 91视频 Community, and he鈥檚 just getting started.
What is your role in 艒MA? What does a typical workday look like?
Along with leading programming and student support initiatives, I also focus on student scholarship advising, employability initiatives, and student advocacy within the Office of Multicultural Affairs. One of the key groups I support is the newly created Gosin Student Network Scholarship. My role also includes amplifying student voices and ensuring that equity and inclusivity remain central to the student experience at 91视频.
What are you most looking forward to in the Spring 2025 semester? Are there any upcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events and programs?
I'm excited to host new programming initiatives, partner with other campus offices, and collaborate with student clubs and organizations. Our first major event of the semester was the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolence March and Social, which took place on Thursday, January 30. I鈥檓 also looking forward to continuing our presence at university events and expanding multicultural trainings and programs for students.
What excites you most about working with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department at 91视频?
As a policy-oriented and solution-focused team member, I鈥檓 eager to contribute to developing, assessing, and streamlining operational standards across the university. Beyond programming and student support, I want to help ensure that 91视频 remains aligned with its mission and vision鈥攃reating best practices that enhance the student experience.
Additionally, I鈥檓 committed to fostering opportunities for students while also deepening my own engagement within the 91视频 Community. I plan to get involved with various departmental, divisional, and university-wide committees and councils, allowing me to collaborate with and support the incredible people who make 91视频 what it is.
Learn more about 91视频鈥檚 Office of Multicultural Affairs.
