Meet the Staff

Leon John, Jr., Ph.D.
Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion
leon.john@cedarcrest.edu

Jade Shomper
Graduate Assistant of the CDI
jashompe@cedarcrest.edu

Rosemarie Kramer
Fall/Spring Intern of the CDI
rekramer@cedarcrest.edu

2022-2023 Inclusion Advocates

Inclusion Advocates provide support for the retention and success of historically underrepresented students through services and programs that will:

• Enhance learning experiences
• Create opportunities to build relationships
• Expand the knowledge of a multicultural and diverse world

Inclusion Advocates create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for students to achieve academic and personal success by organizing cultural programs and serving as mentors.

Zaria Berry, Class of 2023
Cultural Cafe/Outreach

Annie Elizabeth Kreiser, Class of 2023
Interfaith

Charlie McClain, Class of 2024
Talking Circles/Diversity Council

Nicole Lewis, Class of 2024
Gender & Sexuality Diversity Education & Awareness

Katrina Wardell, Class of 2025
Food for the Soul

Angelique Martinez, Class of 2025
Accessibility

To learn more about our programs, or to become an Inclusion Advocate, please contact Jade at jashompe@cedarcrest.edu.