About the President's Council
The Buffalo State President’s Council on Equity and Campus Diversity was established in 1996 to address discrimination, harassment, and campus climate issues as they relate to recruitment and retention of students, faculty, staff curriculum development, and student life on campus. Additionally, the role of the PCECD is to develop and advance initiatives that build and strengthen the educational, organizational, and institutional climate with respect to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The PCECD’s mission and values involve a commitment to:
- Transparency and the collection and dissemination of pertinent information;
- Inclusivity with representation in decision-making and governance:
- Community building.
- Interconnectedness.
- Accessibility
The PCECD evaluates strategies and policies related to enhancing diversity, improving inclusion and supporting the College’s continued commitment to social justice. The President receives and reviews recommendations from the council. The Chief Diversity Officer serves as Staff Liaison and the Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion provides administrative support.
Meet The 2025-2026 Co-Chairs
Holly Bewlay
Dr. Holly Bewlay (she/her/hers) 배 호 의
Council Co-Chair
Professor, Vocal Area Coordinator, Music Department
John Torrey
Dr. John Torrey
Council Co-chair
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Lisa Fronckowiak
Lisa T. Morrison-Fronckowiak, J.D.
Administrative Liaison
Chief Diversity Officer
2025-2026 Presidents Council on Equity & Campus Diversity Members
Chelsea Allen
Chelsea Allen
Success Navigator
Lisa Marie Anselmi
Dr. Lisa Marie Anselmi, Ph.D., R.P.A.
Associate Professor & Chair of Anthropology
Elizabeth Ching Bush
Elizabeth Ching-Bush, MSW
Dean of Students
Mary Codick
Mary Codick
Administrative Assistant I, Teacher Certification
Hermen Diaz III
Dr. Hermen Diaz III, Ph.D. (he/him)
Assistant Professor, Higher Education Student Affairs Administration
Ruth Goldman
Dr. Ruth Goldman, Ph.D. (all pronouns)
Associate Professor, Communication
Interim Coordinator for the Center for Social Justice
Jonise Hall
Jonise Hall
Assistant Director, Anne Frank Project
Michael Heflin
Michael Heflin
Director of Diversity and Belonging Initatives
Kelsey Lorens
Kelsey Lorens
Graduate Assistant, Institutional Equity Diversity & Inclusion
Chevagne McAlmont-Winston
Chevagne McAlmont-Winston
Senior Admissions Advisor
Amy Pedlow
Amy Pedlow
Chief, University Police
Josue Rosario-Caliz
Dr. Josue Rosario-Caliz, Ed.D
Associate Dean of Students
Jennifer Ryan-Bryant
Dr. Jennifer Ryan-Bryant, Ph.D.
Professor and MA Coordinator, English Department
Gehan Senthinathan
Dr. Gehan Senthinathan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Social and Psychological Foundations of Education and Adult Education
Julie Setele
Dr. Julie Setele, Ph.D. (they/them)
User Experience and Outreach Librarian
Steven Swiatek
Steven Swiatek
Assistant to the CDO