Meet the IDEAS Division Team

Helen Boyd Kramer is the DEIA Affinity Groups Coordinator (starting Fall 2022) in addition to teaching FRST and GEST classes. 

As the Diversity and Intercultural Center Director, I aspire to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and creative space for all students, staff, and the community.

Sara Holtzman is an experienced higher education professional having worked in Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities and Engagement, Leadership Programming, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Student Government, Programming Board Advisement.

I joined the Diversity and Intercultural Center as the Assistant Director in November 2021. In this role, I help promote diversity, inclusion, programming efforts, leadership development, and assist with the Student Food Pantry. I am an Oneida descendant with proud Mexican heritage.

Jesús Gregorio Smith is an Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies and an Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Andrew W. Mellon Fellow.