Meet the Center for Diversity and Inclusion Staff

Robin Adams Director, Center for Diversity and Inclusion SA | Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Robin is influential in driving strong policies, initiatives, and systems that support the university’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and access. She also serves as an Adjunct Instructor

  radams@american.edu

Danielle Koon Associate Director, Education & Support Programs SA | Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Danielle will provide critical support to the campus community in the areas of education, training, and student support. She will work, in collaboration with campus partners, to execute intersectional

  dkoon@american.edu

  (202) 885-3347

Khouri Lassiter Asst Dir, Edu. & Support Prog for LGBTQIA+ SA | Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Khouri Lassiter (they/them) serves as the primary resource person for information and advocacy related to LGBTQ+ communities at American University. Prior to joining AU, they worked with LGBTQ+ and yo

  khouri@american.edu

Quintenilla Merriweather Associate Director for Student Equity, Access, and Retention SA | Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Quin serves as the Associate Director for Student Equity, Access, and Retention. Her portfolio will provide support to multiracial/multiethnic students; develop and implement collaborative student-cen

  quinm@american.edu

Allison Wallen Assistant Director for Student Success, Transition, and Retention SA | Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Allison Wallen (she/her) is responsible for managing, implementing, evaluating equity, transition, and student Success initiatives for the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. Within this position Alliso

  awallen@american.edu