Student Diversity and Inclusion Center Staff
Kari Lindsey
Kari Lindsey serves as the Program Coordinator for the Student Diversity and Inclusion
Center. Kari received her BA in English, and is currently enrolled in a Master’s program
in Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Utah. Kari earned her graduate certificate
in Gender Studies in 2016, and is passionate about intersectional inclusion work.
Her scholarship centers on queer rhetoric, rhetoric surrounding assault survivors,
educational inclusion work, collaborative classrooms, and intersectional feminism.
Kari is passionate about creating more inclusive spaces for marginalized students,
while also celebrating diversity on campus.
Isaac Cortés
Isaac is a first-year student interested in philosophy, english, animation, and more!
He is the SDIC Communications Coordinator and helps with all social media, posters,
print requests, newsletters, and other communications that come out of the Center.
Anisa Dahir
Anisa Dahir is a junior at Westminster and coordinates Black Excellence. Anisa Dahir
is a First Scholar and a Public Health major, hoping to expand conversations of identity
and empowerment on campus.
Tabitha Edson
Tabitha is a sophomore at Westminster College, and serves as the First Scholars Coordinator.
Tabitha is a strong advocate for first-generation students, and is a first-generation
student herself.
Yvette Gonzales
Yvette (she/her/ella) is the proud granddaughter and daughter of people who have dug
their hands into the earth and who speak to their plantitas (plants). She is the descendant
of indigenous people of the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. She dedicates her life
to exploring her ancestral wounds, wisdom, gifts, and medicine. On any given day,
you can catch her talking to her plants, learning and playing with plants to make
medicine for herself and her loved ones, reading a good book, spending time in nature
and enjoying a cup of cafesito (coffee) while catching up with her loved ones.
Hayden Kjelleren
Hayden Kjelleren is a senior at Westminster and coordinates the Engaging Whiteness
program, which aims to have in-depth conversations about masculinity and whiteness,
and create opportunities for white men to discuss issues of justice/race/gender/privilege.
Yovie Saiz Rodriguez
Yovie (she/her/ella) serves as the program coordinator for Raíces Unidas. She is a
second-year First Scholar studying Psychology and Justice Studies in the Honors college.
She is proud to be a first-generation Mexicana and strives to be an advocate for the
Latinx, Xhicanx, and Hispanic community both within and outside of campus! Her goals
are to create an open-minded, flexible, and safe space for the community, and provide
resources for those who need any support during their college journey and beyond --
It’s time to act! She loves hiking (with her dog, Manolo), organizing, and learning!
Ai Nhi Nguyen
Ai Nhi serves as the Asian American and Pacific Islander Life Coordinator Program
for the Student Diversity and Inclusion Center. She will graduate in Fall 2020 with
a major in Finance and minor in Data Science. She is currently on the youth board
of FutureInDesign (FIND), supporting low-income and underrepresented young adults
to overcome the societal barriers they are faced with. Her goal for the program is
to provide access and establish successful pathways for the AAPI and underrepresented
students. When she is not working or studying, Ai Nhi can be found scouring the streets
searching for amazing coffee and dogs who need petting. Ai Nhi's email is: an1113@westminstercollege.edu.
Faith Staley
Faith serves as the Queer Compass program coordinator. They're in their third year
persuing a major in Justice Studies. They've been an advocate and organizer in the
LGBTQ+ community for several years and look forward to continuing their work with
the SDIC. Their goals include fostering community, hosting educational events, and
making sure the college’s resources are accessible to LGBTQ+students. They love to
knit, drink coffee, and do cartwheels. Their email is: ffs0627@westminstercollege.edu.