Meet the Team

Our staff provides direct services to students and hosts enriching educational programs, cultural activities, and insightful conferences for area youth, students, faculty, and staff.

We extend a warm welcome to students of every culture and background, including those who need Accessibility Resources or those who identify as African American, Asian American, American Indian, Latinx, Women, and/or LGBT individuals. View the DEI Organizational Chart for more information on our dynamic staff.

If you have questions about what we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact any of us below or submit a general email request. We are here to help!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Dr. Henry Morris, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Address: 228 Wigley Administration Center, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-6747
Email: henry.morris@mnsu.edu

Dr. Kelly Meier, Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Address: 228 Wigley Administration Center, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5268
Email: kelly.meier@mnsu.edu

Delia Avila, Executive Assistant

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Address: 228 Wigley Administration Center, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1150
Email: delia.avila@mnsu.edu

Cortez Hollis, Interim Director of African American Affairs

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Multicultural Center

Address: 269 Centennial Student Union, Mankato MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-6207
Email: cortez.hollis.2@mnsu.edu

Geanella Ochoa, Interim Director of Latinx and Multicultural Affairs. Community Partnerships

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Multicultural Center

Address: 269 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1719
Email: geanella.ochoaveloz.2@mnsu.edu

Megan Heutmaker, Director of American Indian Affairs & Multicultural Affairs

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Multicultural Center

Address: 269 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5230
Email: megan.heutmaker@mnsu.edu

Pakou Lee, Director of Asian American Affairs & Multicultural Affairs

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Multicultural Center

Address: 269 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1032
Email: pakou.lee@mnsu.edu

Liz Steinborn-Gourley, Director of the Women's Center

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Women's Center

Address: 218 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-6147
Email: elizabeth.steinborn-gourley@mnsu.edu

Denise Crisafi, Director of Violence Awareness & Response Program

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Violence Awareness & Response Program

Address: 218 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5127
Email: deniese.crisafi@mnsu.edu

Zeke Sorenson, Director of LGBT Center

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center

Address: 194 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1535
Email: Zeke.sorenson@mnsu.edu