
DR. NARKETTA SPARKMAN-KEY
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR OF FACULTY DIVERSITY AND RETENTION
In my newly appointed role as Academic Affairs Director of Faculty Diversity and Retention, my focus is on the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and fostering inclusive excellence on campus through strategic initiatives, collaboration with college level diversity committees and focused workshops designed to build an inclusive campus environment that values all voices, experiences and cultures.
Advisory Board Members

DR. MARY KATE ANDRIS
DIRECTOR OF COUNCIL LEADERSHIP CONSULTING
Girl Scouts of the USA

MR. MEKBIB GEMEDA
VICE PRESIDENT OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Eastern Virginia Medical School

DR. KAPREA JOHNSON
PROFESSOR
The Ohio State University

MS. SHENÉ V. OWENS
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR THE CENTER FOR STUDENT DIVERSITY
William and Mary

MR. RONNIE PARKER
COMMUNITY AND DIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
Blue Cross Blue Shield

MS. KARINA RUFINO
COORDINATOR OF DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
University of Virginia's College at Wise

MR. CHRISTIAN STRANGE
PRESIDENT
Hampton Roads Business Outreach (HRBOR)