Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT)
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Wright State University bias response intervention is to organize and implement a comprehensive university response to bias-related incidents. The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is comprised of representatives from various offices at Wright State that will work collaboratively to review incidents and develop and deliver interventions. The BIRT will evaluate and respond to bias-related incidents, share information, foster good working relationships, and participate in and provide ongoing training.
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Boaz | Chief Diversity Officer (BIRT Co-Chair) | matthew.boaz@wright.edu |
| Dr. Patricia Schiml | Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, CoSM (BIRT Co-Chair) | patricia.schiml@wright.edu |
| Dr. Gary Dickstein | Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, OVPSA | gary.dickstein@wright.edu |
| Katie Deedrick | Director, Student Support Services | katie.deedrick@wright.edu |
| Petey Peterson | Director, LGBTQA Affairs | petey.peterson@wright.edu |
| Dr. Nicole Carter | Director, Women's Center | nicole.carter@wright.edu |
| Charene T. Thornton | Student Services Coordinator, Career Center | charene.thornton@wright.edu |
| Mia Honaker | Admin. Support Coordinator, Asian and Native American Center | mia.honaker@wright.edu |
| Dr. Tara Hill | Assistant Professor, CEHS | |
| Yemi Mahoney | Associate Director, Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center | yemi.mahoney@wright.edu |
| Dominque McPhaul | Student Government, Director of Diversity and Inclusion | mcphaul.2@wright.edu |
| Ryan Mitchell | Community Director, Office of Residence Life | ryan.mitchell@wright.edu |
| Shaquetta Morris | Graduate Assistant, Office of LGBTQA Affairs | morris.270@wright.edu |
| Dr. Sarah Peters | Counseling and Wellness Services | sarah.peters@wright.edu |
| Heather Rando | Associate Director, Office of Disability Services | heather.rando@wright.edu |
| Dr. Chris Taylor | Director, Community Standards and Student Conduct | chris.taylor@wright.edu |
| Lindsay Wight | Interim Director and Title IX Coordinator, Office of Equity and Inclusion | lindsay.wight@wright.edu |
