Cultural Humility Certificates | February 2025
If you see one of your RIT colleagues listed below, take a moment to congratulate them! They are among a group who most recently completed the Cultural Humility Certificate Program. It takes a lot of time and effort. DDI’s Executive Director for Culture and Diversity Education Taj Smith says participants are required to take part in a total of six workshops that can take a year to complete.
Roberto Cabrera, director NRSC STEM Academy, NTID Pre-College Programs
Rebecca Carpenter, research faculty, Center for Access Technology
Dan Case, associate director of advancement, University Advancement
Luisa Castro, senior custodian, Facilities Management Services
Michael Fisher, lecturer, Department of ASL and Interpreting Education
Serena Flint, research engineer, College of Science
Laura Girolamo, senior analyst CIS, Finance and Administration
Ali Giudice, associate interpreter, NTID
Sophie Gublo-Jantzen, senior research analyst, Enrollment Management
Ron Herreid, support lead IV, Information and Technology Services
Karen Hirst, academic advisor, College of Computing and Information Sciences
Keith Jenkins, vice president and associate provost, Diversity and Inclusion
Kerri Johnson, events manager, College of Liberal Arts
Jasmina Kamdar, apprentice interpreter, NTID Randleman Program
Melissa Kuberka, head coach, Intercollegiate Athletics
Jade Laplante, residence coordinator, Residence Life
Marrriner Merrill, associate professor, NTID Department of Engineering Studies
Dawn Murray, administrative coordinator, Student Affairs
Adena Poe, apprentice interpreter, NTID
Samantha Prayne, associate interpreter, NTID
Emily Pruden, captionist III, NTID
Ren Putz, junior creative producer, Office of External Affairs
Jesse Redlo, program manager executive MBA, Saunders College of Business
Anthony Robinson, senior financial assistant, Center for Recreational Sports
Timothy Royce, captionist II, NTID
Suryo Sahetapy, visiting lecturer, NTID Department of Deaf Education
Carol Schoenecker, head men's and women's rowing coach, Intercollegiate Athletics
Christine Shank, associate dean of undergraduate studies, College of Art and Design
Hannah Smith, associate interpreter, NTID
Jayha Smith, associate interpreter, NTID
Krystal Starks, senior staff assistant, NTID
Jennifer Verbakel, senior speech/language professional, NTID
Lauren Weiner, senior staff assistant, University Advancement
Rachel Williamson, senior staff specialist, College of Engineering
Heather Yu, apprentice interpreter, NTID Randleman Program