Prof. David Bindel (He/Him/His)
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Email Address: bindel@cornell.edu
Office Location: Gates 425
Responsibilities: Ensures the college’s commitment to building an inclusive environment where faculty, staff, and students feel a sense of belonging for their unique contributions to excellence.
Professional Interests: Applied mathematics and scientific computing
Favorite Quote: “Once accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinion.” – Grace Hopper
Fun Fact: Collects fountain pens.
Dr. LeeAnn Roberts (She/Her/Hers)
Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Email Address: leeann.roberts@cornell.edu
Office Location: Rhodes 526 (T-F on campus, M remote)
Responsibilities: Collaborate with collegiate, corporate, and community partners to broaden the participation of marginalized populations and promote a cultural climate that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Professional Interests: Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, justice, cultural competence, intersectionality, religious and spiritual beliefs, mindfulness and meditation practices, academic success, career development, and personal branding.
Favorite Quote: “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
Fun Fact: Enjoys reading books, watching Golden Girls, discovering great deals, praying for others, and spending time with family.
Gina Hyjek (She/Her/Hers)
Program Coordinator for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Email Address: gmm66@cornell.edu
Office Location: Rhodes 524 (M-Th on campus, F remote)
Responsibilities: Manages the execution, marketing, and logistics associated with Cornell Bowers CIS DEI programs, events, and services. Supports tracking budgetary expenditures, consultation sessions, and student funding distributions.
Professional Interests: Organizing, socializing, networking, and coordinating events.
Favorite Quote: “People are about as incredible as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln
Fun Fact: Loves traveling, crystal healing/energy, cooking, canning, and adoring her two fur-babies, Riggs and Jax.
Sean Sanchez (He/Him/His)
Ambassador for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Email Address: ss2778@cornell.edu
Major: Computer Science
Area of Interest: Ending unequal access and opportunity
Favorite Quote: “New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become.” – Kurt Vonnegut
Fun Fact: Loves to write music and has recently released his first track called “Wish U Better”! More is coming soon, but you can find him on your favorite streaming platform under Chancho!
Sneha Nagarajan (She/Her/Hers)
Ambassador for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Email Address: sn583@cornell.edu
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Business
Area of Interest: Gender Equality
Favorite Quote: “Remember that once you dreamed of being where you are now.” – Unknown
Fun Fact: An active member of Cornell Bhangra — an Indian Dance Team.
Joseph Agaba Agaba (He, Him, His)
Ambassador for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Email Address: jaa345@cornell.edu
Major: Computer Science
Areas of Interest: Underrepresented minorities and first-generation students
Favorite Quote: “Keep moving forward.” – Scott Mescudi
Fun Fact: Learned how to juggle during the first quarantine dinner which has led to it becoming a tradition anytime oranges are around. Loves to play video games and learn technology.