2016-17 Diversity Scholars Cohort

Henrietta was a 2016-2017 Diversity Scholar within the School of Health Sciences. She earned her Bachelors of International Studies from Illinois Wesleyan University and went on to complete her Master of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. In 2018, Henrietta received her PhD in Health Policy from Brandeis University. She currently serves as the director at FasterCures, a Center of the Milken Institute in Washington, D.C.

Saemi Lee was also a 2016-2017 scholar with a focus on exercise science. Saemi earned her PhD from West Virginia University. She is currently employed at California State University, Los Angeles as an assistant professor in sport and exercise psychology, physical cultural studies and is the Program Director of Golden Eagle Physical Activity Mentoring (GEPAM).

Natasha was an art history scholar for the 2016-2017 academic year. They are currently an Assistant Professor of Visual Art and Art History at York University, Toronto.

Nandadevi was a scholar for the 2016-2017 academic year in the Biology Department. She remained at Ithaca College where she is now an Associate Professor of Biology.