The Division of Diversity and Engagement is the administrative home of two offices, several commissions, and the Council on Diversity and Interculturalism. The division has two advisory boards, one for faculty and staff and one for students.
View Organizational ChartChancellor’s Commissions and Council
- Natasha Ellis, Graduate Research Assistant
- Kayla Irwin, Graduate Research Assistant
Office of Equity and Diversity
Jill Malolepszy, MA
Associate Director
Deputy ADA Coordinator
Email: jmalolep@utk.edu
Michelle Buck, JD
Associate Director
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: mbuck5@utk.edu
Lorna Hollowell, M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Education and Development
Email: lhollo11@utk.edu
Nick Meanza, JD
Assistant Director/Compliance Officer
Email: nick.meanza@tennessee.edu
Michael Howze, MA
Assistant Director/Compliance Officer
Email: mhowze1@utk.edu
Rachel Watson Dey, JD
Assistant Director/Compliance Officer
Email: rwatson4@utk.edu
Nicole Cangey, CAP, OM
Operations & Administration Coordinator
Email: ncangey@utk.edu
Tina Smith
Administrative Specialist
Email: tsmith18@utk.edu
Office of Community Engagement and Outreach
Nicole Bryant, MPPA
Program Coordinator
Email: bryant@utk.edu
Kortney Powell, MS
Administrative Support Assistant
Email: kdpowell@utk.edu
Diversity and Engagement Faculty Advisory Board
Provides ongoing input on critical issues to the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement.