John R. BroderickDiversity Champion Award
Celebrating Champions of Diversity
Old Dominion University recognizes the inherent value of equity and diversity in the classroom, workplace, and community by honoring individual "Champions of Diversity" with the John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award.
2022 Recognition Presentation
The John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award honors and celebrates individuals who encourage and advance the principles of equity and diversity, to promote the positive impact diversity has upon our University community. Seventeen members of the community, representating students, staff and faculty members, were honored at the 2022 awards ceremony, held April 15th both virtually and in person. Presenting the awards were President Brian Hemphill, Ph.D., and September Sanderlin, Vice President for Human Resources. Dr. Veleka Gatling, Assistant Vice President of Equity and Diversity, hosted the event.
Watch the Event See the recipients
2022 DIVERSITY CHAMPIONS
JENNA ASHLEY
Instructional Technology Specialist
Center for Learning & Teaching
DR. KALA BURRELL-CRAFT
Lecturer
Education & Professional Studies
SIERRAH CHAVIS
Alumni
OVERALL WINNER
DR. BRETT COOK-SNELL
Lecturer
Education & Professional Studies
DR. NATALIE EDIRMANASINGHE
Assistant Professor
Counseling & Human Services
DR. J. CHRISTOPHER FLEMING
Assistant Vice President
ANDREW GARBER
Coordinator
Women & Gender Equity Center
GIOVANNA GENARD
Assistant Vice President
University Communications
TYLER MILLER-GORDON
Senior Research Associate
Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment
GABRIELA IGLORIA
Student
ADREISHKA LUCIANO
Student
DR. TRACI ORTIZ
Instructional Designer
Center for Learning & Teaching
DR. JAY O'TOOLE
Assistant Professor
College of Business
CHRYSTAL TRAPANI
Instructional Technology Specialist
Center for Learning & Teaching
WINNERS NOT PICTURED
- MARIAH JOHNSON, Student
- MASON KENNEDY, Student
- CHANEL RODRIGUEZ, Student
"We are recognizing people who are distinguished as diversity giants-- they were nominated by their colleagues because of their commitment to educating, promoting and bringing awareness to the importance of maintaining diversity across the City of Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and ODU. They hold key leadership positions in programs all over campus; they serve as mentors, innovators, problem-solvers, thought leaders, and true champions for diversity."
You can nominate a Diversity Champion!
The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity invites the Monarch community to nominate individuals for this honor from the following categories:
- Faculty
- Administrator
- Staff
- Student
- Hampton Roads Resident
2023 nominations may be submitted beginning December 2022 through February 28th, 2023. The 2023 awards ceremony will be held in April.