The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee exists to promote a community of teaching and learning at ACM where diverse populations
are welcomed, their voices are heard, their opinions are valued, and their experiences
are validated.
We maintain that:
We believe that decision-makers, even those with the best intentions, can often use past experiences to make assumptions about others which impact opportunity for marginalized groups. Therefore, it is critical to have multiple points of view included when creating an equitable community.
To see how people’s assumptions impact their decisions, watch this short video Blind Spots.
To see how your assumptions might impact your decision-making, take the Harvard Implicit Association Test.
Misty Ballou
Administrative Associate, IT Center for Excellence and Forestry
301-784-5406
Technology 217
AA, Montgomery College
June Bracken
Director of Academic Access & Disability Resources | Adjunct Faculty, Developmental
Education
301-784-5112
Humanities 3
BA, Gordon College
MEd, University of Virginia
EdD, West Virginia University
Luanne Cook
Advising Specialist
301-784-5242
College Center 141-B
AA, Lincoln Land Community College, BS, University of Illinois at Springfield; MS, St.Louis University
Landon Defibaugh
Student Services and Technology Assistant
814-652-9528 ext. 1-6201
Bedford Campus, Office 11
AS, Allegany College of Maryland
BS, St. Francis University
Dianne McMahon
Faculty Director, College to Community Partnership | Associate Professor, Sociology
and Civic Engagement
301-784-5306
Humanities 48
BS, Carlow University
MA, University of Pittsburgh
PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Brenda Owens RN, FNP-BC
Professor, Nursing
301-784-5584
Allied Health 269
AA, Allegany College of Maryland; BSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; MS, University of Pittsburgh
Tracy Reese
College and Career Coach Coordinator | Adjunct Faculty, English and Developmental
Education
301-784-5370
Humanities 14
BA, University of Pittsburgh
MA, Simmons College
Annette Ritter
Human Services/Addictions Counseling | President Peace Club | Member, Phi Theta Kappa
Melinda Thoele
Advising Specialist
301-784-5242
College Center 141-B
AA, Lincoln Land Community College, BS, University of Illinois at Springfield; MS, St.Louis University
Shanese Westfall
Human Resources Generalist
301-784-5231
College Center 177
AA, Potomac State College
BS, West Virginia University
MS, Capella University
Mihaela Wood
Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences. Instructional & Student Affairs
301-784-5301
Humanities 6
BA, MA, University of Bucharest;
MA, PhD, University of Illinois
Suzanne Wright
Advising Specialist and Transfer Coordinator | Adjunct Faculty, Developmental Education
301-784-5204
College Center 141B
BA, University of Maryland Baltimore County;
MA, University of Minnesota
Erin Yokum
Director of Student Life
301-784-5205
College Center 160
BA, Lebanon Valley College
MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania