Focus Areas
Explore the areas of focus for this initiative.
Siena strives to embody the vision and values of St. Francis of Assisi, including his commitment to building a world that is more just, peaceable, and humane. We must recommit to strengthening the bonds of racial justice to fulfill that mission and ensure people of color in our community feel safe, accepted, appreciated and affirmed. This effort starts with education and conversation. It requires action.
Messages
Messages sent to the Siena Community on racial justice.
As these messages have been shared with the community, many of you have reached out to share your stories, perspective and ideas. Your input is valuable and important to informing the initiatives to come. For additional resources, click here.
Do you have an event you would like to include in this initiative? Download the official Strengthening the Bonds of Racial Justice at Siena logo below and include on your promotional items.
PACDI Committee
Adam Casler, Associate Vice President for Student Life
Arindam Mandal, Professor of Economics
Ausra Park, Professor of Political Science
Beverly Thompson, Professor of Sociology
Chingyen Mayer, Associate Professor of English
Cherisse Young, Director of Alumni Engagement
Donna Bradbury, Senior Director Bowman Center for Women
Davina Mayo Dunham, Assistant VP for Mission
Glenn Braddock, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Gregory Gebbia, OFM, Director of Enrollment Management Strategic Partnerships
Ginny Darrow, Board of Trustees
Holly Grieco, Professor of Religious Studies
Jesse Moya, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Education
Julia Zielinski, Associate Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Kelly O'Donnell, Assistant Vice President Communication Public Affairs
Kiley Pendergast, Assistant Director Experience, Executive Assistant to the President
Katie Szalda, Director Of Admissions
Lisette Balabarca, Associate Professor of Spanish
Linh Hoang, OFM, Professor of Religious Studies
Laurie Naranch, Associate Professor of Political Science
Matthew Bellis, Associate Professor of Physics
Moddie Linen, Assistant Dean of Students
Margaret Madden, Provost and Senior Vice President
Fr. Mark G. Reamer, OFM, Vice President for Mission and Guardian of the Franciscan Friars
Nimmi Trapasso, Board of Trustees
Rong Fu, Department Chair and Associate Professor in Sociology
Fr. Bob Sandoz, OFM, Student Academic Success and Engagement
Charles Seifert, President
Soyoung Joo, Associate Professor of Marketing
Will Figueroa, Assistant Director Mission Engagement
Walter Liss, OFM, Trustee
Yasmin Fisher, Director of HEOP
Student Representatives
Alyssa Blanco
Arlette Tejeda Jimenez
Holly O'Garro
Kevin Goodman
Mouda Al-Zaydan
Shelsy Vicente Gross
Sebastian Bentz
Tynicia Hendrix