MLK Scholars Program
Our Program
Staff and Faculty Support
Malinda B. Smith
Assistant Director, Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program
Terry Martinez
Director of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs
Sean Eversley-Bradwell
Assistant Professor
Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity
"I participate with the MLK scholar program because it gives me opportunity to continue Dr. King's work on the elimination of "the giant triplets" (racism, poverty, war) and to travel and work with organizations and activists around the world. But mainly, I participate because the MLK scholars are a cohort of students committed to working for change. Our scholars do good work over their four years and beyond. Having a small role in this journey -- and not necessarily the travel -- makes participation in the program (for students and faculty) a privilege."
Traevena Byrd
Assistant Counsel and Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance
Ithaca College faculty and staff work closely with our MLK scholars to provide programming, academic support, mentoring, and professional guidance. Here are just a few of the key individuals associated with the program:
Malinda B. Smith
Assistant Director, Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Egbert Hall
Phone: (607) 274-1692
E-mail: mbsmith@ithaca.edu
An alumnus of Ithaca College, Malinda Smith worked for many years in senior positions for minority affairs at Cornell University. Now back at Ithaca, Malinda oversees all aspects of the MLK Scholars Program and will be your go-to person from the moment you step on campus to the day you graduate.
Terry Martinez
Director of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs
326 Egbert Hall
Phone: (607) 274-3478
E-mail: tmartinez@ithaca.edu
Terry Martinez is in charge of the big picture: She oversees the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement, the Office for New Student Programs, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. You'll get to know her well as you participate in MLK scholar programming.
Sean Eversley-Bradwell
Assistant Professor
Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity
101 Center for Health Sciences
Phone: (607) 274-3823
E-mail: seversley@ithaca.edu
Professor Eversley-Bradwell teaches courses on race theory, hip-hop, and the African diaspora. His research interests include pedagogy and the educational experience of marginalized students as well as the relationship between racialization and democracy. He's one of several faculty fellows who will lead your seminars and guide your research.
Traevena Byrd
Assistant Counsel and Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance
Legal Affairs
320 Job Hall
Phone: (607) 274-3909
E-mail: tbyrd@ithaca.edu
In her work as assistant counsel, Traevena Byrd handles all campus inquiries related to copyright, intellectual property, and immigration. She's also responsible for affirmative action on campus, equal opportunity compliance, and investigation of discrimination and sexual harassment complaints. She's one of the many experts who will lead your scholar seminars.