Advisory Committee
The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Advisory Committee’s (advisory committee) purpose is to ensure that the perspectives of community-engaged faculty, staff, students, and community members are actively sought and used to inform the development and operation of The Hub.
Members of the advisory committee play an important role in the operation of The Hub. One of their primary tasks is the annual review and selection of Hub Residency applications. Those who are considered for membership on the committee should be able to demonstrate a commitment to The Hub’s mission.
Applications & Nominations
Are you Interested in Joining? The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Advisory Committee plays an important role in the operation of The Hub. Membership is open to faculty, staff, students, and community members. If you would like to learn more about joining the Hub Advisory Committee or know someone who might be interested, please contact us at [email protected].
Advisory Committee Members
| Committee Member | Term Start |
|---|---|
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Nicole Bekesz Graduate Student Department of Geography, Environment, and Society |
April 2026 |
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Jessica Lopez Lyman Assistant Professor Department of Chicano and Latino Studies |
May 2022 |
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Cindy Garcia Associate Professor Theater Arts and Dance |
April 2026 |
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Laichia Vang Graduate Student Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
March 2024 |
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Pawan Sharma Graduate Student Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies |
October 2025 |
| Name | Term Start |
|---|---|
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Carolina Maranon-Cobos Program Manager Institute for Advanced Study |
March 2024 |
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Sebastian Alfonzo Manzo Communications and Events Specialist Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science |
October 2025 |
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Michael Maiorana Events Specialist College in the Schools |
October 2025 |
| Committee Member | Term Start |
|---|---|
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Jenean Gilmer Community Engaged Learning Program Manager Augsburg University |
April 2026 |
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Paul Lai |
April 2026 |
| Committee Member | Term Start |
|---|---|
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Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Public Engagement College of Liberal Arts' Office for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
August 2022 |
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Makeda Zulu Executive Director Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center |
September 2022 |