Black Excellence in Higher Education

Dr. Monique Matute-Chavarria is an Assistant Professor, Special Education School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership shares her passion for special education and her role as Faculty Fellow with the Sankofa Living Learning Community.

Dr. Patrick Turner the Director of First-Year Initiatives discusses his uniquely blended experience of dance, music, and higher education.

Dr. Pamela Gray , Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Administration in College of Education shares the importance of sisterhood and the role of sororities in supporting students of color.

Dr. Xeturah Woodley, Associate Professor of Learning Design & Technology. She shares her passion and expertise for the topic of women in technology.

Dr. Henrietta Williams Pichone is the Interim Dean of the College of Education. She has over 20 years of experience in Higher Education.

Dr. Vandeen McKenzie, Director of Financial Aid shares her rich Jamaican heritage and offers practical wisdom for students and parents about college.

Episode 5 Dr. Gena Jones, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources is a proud alumna of NMSU and Black Programs. She shares her life’s passion for serving others and the intersection of social work and human resources.

NMSU Alumna Jordan Summers shares her journey from Conference Services intern to Event Planner in the same department. She emphasizes the importance of mentors, focus and hard work.

Roy Collins discusses everything from his unique career path from Engineering to Law and his love of basketball & barbecue!

Dr. Eric House of the English department shares his unique strategies for making learning engaging and meaningful for students through the lyrical infusion of critical thinking, music, culture, and writing.