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Arts and Sciences Diversity Services Office

(Temporary Address for AU09 - 730 Lincoln Tower)

154 Denney Hall
164 West 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210 Tel: 614.688.4394
Fax: 614.292.6303
Email: dso-asc@osu.edu

Chinwe Okpalaoka, Director Diversity Services Office Email: okpalaoka.2@osu.edu

Bio - Chinwe holds a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Mass Communication, both from The University of Nigeria. She also earned a PhD in Cultural Foundations, Technology and Qualitative Inquiry from the School of Educational Policy & Leadership at The Ohio State University. Chinwe directs the Diversity Services Office and has worked in higher education in New York, Georgia and Ohio, both in academic advising and teaching positions. In her spare time she loves to spend time with her husband and four children, read, listen to music and watch back- to- back episodes of Without a Trace, The Closer, Monk and Law and Order. Chinwe is passionate about the one-on-one student interaction her position affords her.

Michael Waite, Assistant Director Diversity Services Office Email: waite.20@osu.edu

Bio - Michael is the Assistant Director of the Diversity Services Office. Prior to this, he was an advisor for the Exploration Program, where he advised both student-athletes and DSO-affiliated students. Originally from New York, he has a B.A. in Anthropology from SUNY College at Buffalo and a M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Ohio State. In his spare time, Michael likes to watch TV, read, and play video games. Lots of video games.

Angelett Anthony, Program Coordinator Diversity Services Office Email: anthony.131@osu.edu

Bio - Angelett has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology as well as a Bachelors degree in general Psychology from the University of Findlay. She currently works as the Program Coordinator for the Diversity Services Office and before that worked as an academic advisor and diversity coordinator for the Exploration Program. Some of Angelett’s interests include traveling, reading, and watching documentaries and sub-titled films.

Nicole Clark, Academic Advisor Arts and Sciences Interdisciplinary Programs Email: clark.309@osu.edu

Bio - Nicole Clark advises Arts and SciencesInterdisciplinary majors; Middle Childhood Education and International Studies, and majors within Humanities. She has completed an Associate of Arts degree, Bachelor of Arts degree in African American and African Studies with a minor in English and a Master of Education degree all earned at The Ohio State University. She was a substitute teacher for four years with Columbus City Schools, from which, she went on to serve on the regional campus of The Ohio State University Marion as an Academic Advisor. She was the first African American to serve in that position since the campus’ founding nearly fifty years prior. Nicole is honored to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Shelia Francis, Academic Advisor Arts and Humanities Email: francis.73@osu.edu

Bio - Shelia Francis has been employed with the Arts and Sciences for 20 years. She advises students in the Arts and Humanities, and specifically works with student-athletes, petitions, and Graduation Services.

Aurelia Kubayanda, Senior Counselor Arts and Sciences Honors Program Email: kubayanda.1@osu.edu

Bio - Aurelia specializes in advising Honors students in the Humanities, International Studies, and History of Art, as well as students interested in Pre-Law and Pre-Education. She has earned a B.A. in English from the University of Ghana, Legon, as well as a M.A. Ed from Washington University, St. Louis and a MLHR from The Ohio State University. In her spare time, Aurelia loves to curl up with a good book.

Carole McCoy, Academic Counselor Arts and Humanities Email: mccoy.99@osu.edu

Bio - Carole holds a bachelor degree from Walsh College in Advertising. She advises students in the Arts and Humanities and specializes in students with disabilities and special needs. She has worked and volunteered with different organizations over the years ranging from becoming a lay minister for The United Methodist Church to working with community organizations dealing with abused children, the disabled and AIDS. In her spare time she enjoys her photography / photoshop addiction, traveling with her husband, collecting way too much memorabilia, living in the country and trying to arrange time with their six grown children. Her most favorite activity is playing with her 3 grandchildren and her beloved dog, Wilbur.

Bernice McDaniel, Senior Counselor Biological, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Email: mcdaniel.1@osu.edu

Bio - Bernice holds a MAT degree in French Education from Indiana University and a BA in English from Spelman College. She is a former college French instructor and has counseled college students for many years. In addition to general advising of ASC sciences and pre-health students, Bernice also serves as a liaison to the ASC Diversity Services Office and to Ohio State's Professional Schools Recruitment Committee. She is also staff advisor to the Weddington Society of Future Health Care Professionals, an OSU campus-based pre-health club. When not working, Bernice enjoys spending time with family, working with several social services organizations, exercising, reading, and speaking in French.

Pablo Tanguay, Academic Counselor
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Email: tanguay.1@osu.edu
Bio - A graduate of Ohio State’s creative writing program, Pablo is the Poet Laureate of the Diversity Services Office. While not haikuing and sonneting, he advises students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. At home, he sings and dances with his wife Sandy and their children Lola, Mose and Royal.

Brandy Williams,Career Counselor Arts and Sciences Career Services Office Email: williams.2797@osu.edu

Bio - Brandy is a Career Counselor for the Arts and Sciences Career Services Office. She works primarily with graduating seniors. Brandy serves as liaison between ASC Career Services and the Diversity Services Office. Prior to OSU she worked at Nationwide as a Recruiter for University Relations. Brandy received her B.A., in Psychology from Capital University and her Master of Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business. In her spare time Brandy enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and eating out!!