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

2023-2024 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.

Charlie McClain, Class of 2024
Talking Circles/Diversity Council

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

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