Inclusion & Diversity with Brianne Kramer and Daneka Souberbielle
OCT 21, 2022
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In this episode, host Tony Pelligrini sits down with Brianne Kramer and Daneka Souberbielle to discuss equity & diversity at SUU. In her five years at SUU, Brianne Kramer, assistant professor of teacher education, has worked diligently to make her courses and the community an inclusive place for all. Originally from Napoleon, Ohio, she earned her Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. Dr. Kramer helped to institute a Diversity Professional Learning Community (PLC) here, leading book studies with more than 70 faculty, staff, students, and community members. Brianne served on the SUU Attainment Gaps Committee, participated in AACU Institute for Equitable High Impact Practices, and co-chairs the College of Education EDI Committee. She has recently begun serving on the new University Equity and Inclusion Committee to coordinate, inform, advocate and account for campus-wide initiatives that support the expansion of equity, diversity, and inclusion at SUU.

Before joining SUU, Daneka Souberbielle served as a career advisor at Rocky Vista University and the associate dean of student inclusion and director of the Multicultural and Inclusion Center at Dixie State University. She has been recognized for her collaborative leadership, approachability, and ability to effectively translate complex concepts into individualized action plans. With a rich background in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Daneka has over 15 years of experience leading people, processes, and higher education initiatives for inclusive recruiting, diversity education, cultural competency and student support. As the Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Provost at SUU, Daneka has led a group of faculty and staff to host SUU's inaugural Summit on Belonging on October 25 - 26, 2022.

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