Meet the Team
Our staff provides direct services to students and hosts enriching educational programs, cultural activities, and insightful conferences for area youth, students, faculty, and staff.
We extend a warm welcome to students of every culture and background, including those who need Accessibility Resources or those who identify as African American, Asian American, American Indian, Latinx, Women, and/or LGBT individuals. View the DEI Organizational Chart (webpage) for more information on our dynamic staff.
If you have questions about what we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact any of us below or submit a general email request. We are here to help!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Dr. Henry Morris
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
228 Wigley Administration Center, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-6747
henry.morris@mnsu.edu
Dr. Kelly Meier
Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
228 Wigley Administration Center, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-5268
kelly.meier@mnsu.edu
Delia Avila
Executive Assistant | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
228 Wigley Administration Center, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1150
delia.avila@mnsu.edu
Multicultural Center
Ben Thao
Director of Asian American Affairs & Multicultural Affairs | Multicultural Center
269 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-5594
benjamin.thao.2@mnsu.edu
Geanella Ochoa
Director of Latin American and Multicultural Affairs. Head of Community Partnerships | Multicultural Center
269 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1719
geanella.ochoaveloz.2@mnsu.edu
Megan Heutmaker
Director of American Indian Affairs & Multicultural Affairs | Multicultural Center
269 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-5230
megan.heutmaker@mnsu.edu
Vacant
Director of African American and Multicultural Affairs | Multicultural Center
269 Centennial Student Union, Mankato MN 56001
507-389-6207
Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
Abdurrahman Guantai
Director of Student Access | Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
284 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-2799
abdurrahman.guantai.2@mnsu.edu
Ann Swartz-Beckius
Director of Retention | Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
284 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1028
ann-marie.swartz-beckius@mnsu.edu
Gender and Sexuality Programs
Liz Steinborn-Gourley
Director of the Women's Center | Women's Center
218 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-6147
elizabeth.steinborn-gourley@mnsu.edu
Denise Crisafi
Director of Violence Awareness & Response Program | Violence Awareness & Response Program
218 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-5127
deniese.crisafi@mnsu.edu
Zeke Sorenson
Director of LGBT Center | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center
194 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1535
Zeke.sorenson@mnsu.edu
Accessibility Resources
Carine Omole
Senior Director & ADA Compliance Officer | Accessibility Resources
132 Memorial Library, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1819
carine.omole@mnsu.edu
Vacant
Assistant Director for Accommodations and Student Success | Accessibility Resources
132 Memorial Library, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-5436
Amy Gorka
Assistant Director | Accessibility Resources
132 Memorial Library, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1586
amy.gorka@mnsu.edu
132 Memorial Library, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-5242
alex.lucier.2@mnsu.edu
Vacant
Lead Sign Language Interpreter | Accessibility Resources
132 Memorial Library, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-2825
Shveta Agarwal
Office Manager | Accessibility Resources
132 Memorial Library, Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-2825
ar@mnsu.edu
