IDC Team

Director

Kevin received his Bachelor’s degree in English from University of California Irvine, his Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from The University of Vermont, and his Sociology of Education doctorate from UB, where he has worked in various capacities within Student Life since 1993. His academic interests include racial identity development, masculinity research, and intersectionality. In his role with the IDC, his focus is working with IDC staff and campus partners to promote social justice and provide students with the information, skills, and motivation to create more inclusive communities.

Assistant Director for Retention Initiatives 

Allen "A.C." Williams received his Bachelor of Health Science degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City and his Master of Education degree in Higher Education Management from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a current PhD student in the higher education program here at UB. His research interest includes organization.  Allen is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Assistant Director of Programming

Tajé Jenkins-Jones, a Buffalo native, received his bachelor of science degree in communications and media studies from Medaille University. In 2021, he founded Buffalo Black & Latino Pride Week, fostering a space to highlight and celebrate diversity amongst LGBTQ+ people in Western New York. In the IDC, he works to develop programs that are representative of UB’s community every day, in pursuit of creating a more welcoming environment for diverse identities.

Office Manager

Julie Smith has worked in the Intercultural and Diversity Center for the past five years as the Office Manager.  She has been an employee of the University at Buffalo for the past 37 years in the Division of Student Life and has her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Houghton College.  Three words that describe Julie are Faith, Family and Friends. She strives every day to make a difference in the lives of others and enjoys meeting new people and learning from others. 

Graduate Assistant

Our Graduate Assistant, Dimetria "Meech" McIntyre, recently graduated from Cazenovia College with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies. While at Cazenovia College, she was recognized for most outstanding senior capstone project; which focused on the lack of representation in collegiate athletic administration and its affect on student athletes of color.  Currently she is enrolled in UB's  Higher Education and Student Affairs Master's Program.  In the IDC, Meech works with our Diversity Advocates and Program Assistants.  After graduation, she hopes to work for the NCAA to create a more progressive culture in competitive sports.

Graduate Intern

Shamona recently earned her bachelor's degree in English and is currently completing her Master's of Education through the University at Buffalo School of Education UB Teach program. She has worked as a Program Assistant in the IDC and is inspired to use both that experience and her many years of working with youth  to implement meaningful IDC programs and as the foundation of her future teaching career.

Intercultural Engagement Intern

Tyrese holds a bachelor's degree in environmental design from the University at Buffalo. Currently a second-year graduate student at UB's School of Architecture & Planning, he specializes in urban design & physical planning. Tyrese has actively contributed to UB in various capacities, including serving as an Orientation Leader, UB Regional Institute Graduate Assistant, Arthur A. Schomburg Fellow, and a Program Assistant at the Intercultural and Diversity Center. Post-graduation, Tyrese intends to pursue a career focused on implementing equitable design practices in underserved communities.

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