IDC Team

Director

Kevin received his Bachelor’s degree in English from University of California Irvine, his Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from The University of Vermont, and his Sociology of Education doctorate from UB, where he has worked in various capacities within Student Life since 1993. His academic interests include racial identity development, masculinity research, and intersectionality. In his role with the IDC, his focus is working with IDC staff and campus partners to promote social justice and provide students with the information, skills, and motivation to create more inclusive communities.

Assistant Director for Retention Initiatives 

Allen "A.C." Williams received his Bachelor of Health Science degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City and his Master of Education degree in Higher Education Management from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a current PhD student in the higher education program here at UB. His research interest includes organization.  Allen is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Assistant Director of Programming

Tajé Jenkins-Jones, a Buffalo native, received his bachelor of science degree in communications and media studies from Medaille University. In 2021, he founded Buffalo Black & Latino Pride Week, fostering a space to highlight and celebrate diversity amongst LGBTQ+ people in Western New York. In the IDC, he works to develop programs that are representative of UB’s community every day, in pursuit of creating a more welcoming environment for diverse identities.

Office Manager

Julie Smith has worked in the Intercultural and Diversity Center for the past five years as the Office Manager.  She has been an employee of the University at Buffalo for the past 37 years in the Division of Student Life and has her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Houghton College.  Three words that describe Julie are Faith, Family and Friends. She strives every day to make a difference in the lives of others and enjoys meeting new people and learning from others. 

Graduate Assistant

Zamira "Z" Caldwell received two associate degrees from Tompkins Cortland Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University at Buffalo. Some of Z's most impactful roles at UB thus far have been as a Commencement Speaker, McNair Scholar/Fellow, Intercultural and Diversity Center Diversity Advocate, and Extended E-Board Member of The Black Student Union. Through her career and Know Your ResourceZ (Instagram page), Zamira aspires to increase the representation of historically excluded groups in higher education, STEM, and healthcare.

Graduate Intern

Epiphany Adams received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Rochester. Epiphany is working to obtain her Master’s in Social Work at UB. Outside of work, she is a secretary for the Graduate Students of Color and the School of Social Work GSA. After her master's, she hopes to get her PhD in Counseling Psychology and begin her mental health therapy career. 

Graduate Intern

Trebor holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Claflin University. Currently a first-year graduate student at UB's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, he specializes in Data analytics engineering and cybersecurity. Trebor is a passionate advocate for equality and plans on using his computational background to leverage data to drive informed decision-making and enhance program effectiveness. Through collecting and analyzing student demographics, engagement metrics, and program outcomes, he will provide actionable insights that help shape the center’s diversity initiatives. Trebor intends to pursue a career with the Department of Defense, working with the NGA branch. 

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