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Partner: Multicultural Affairs

The Department of Student Activities is proud to work in collaboration and partnership with the Department of Multicultural Affairs. As we work to meet the needs of all our students, the seamless integration of services to students is represented by having members of the Multicultural Affairs staff within the Office for Student Activities, located on the first floor in the Bill Daniel Student Center (a.k.a. the Student Union Building or "SUB").

The Department of Multicultural Affairs is an integral part of the services that the University and the Division of Student Life provides to our students. The Department of Student Activities considers itself honored to work alongside the Multicultural Affairs staff on a daily basis.

Diana Balderas 2 Name: Diana Balderas
Title: Administrative Associate
Responsibilities in Multicultural Affairs: Office area
Contact Phone: 254-710-6948
Hometown: Waco, Texas
Strengths: Achiever, Belief, Includer, Maximizer, Developer
Advice to Baylor Students: Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

Name: Pearl Beverly
Title: Director of Multicultural Affairs
Responsibilities in Multicultural Affairs: We work to encourage students to taste of other cultures as they enhance their own. We also look at ways to get the campus and community excited about opportunities available through student organization participation. We seek to provide quality education and entertainment through our programming efforts.
Contact Phone: 254-710-6948
Hometown: Snyder, Texas
Strengths: Context, Arranger, Relater, Learner, Connectedness
Favorite Baylor Memory: The day I graduated from Baylor University. I have always loved going to graduation and meeting the parents of the students, but graduation took on a whole new meaning when I marched across that stage-a real "Baylor Bear" at last.
Advice to Baylor Students: Keep your eyes on the end product.

Name: Kelley Kimple
Title: Coordinator for Multicultural Activities
Responsibilities in Multicultural Affairs: I assist the multicultural student associations, fraternities and sororities with leadership development and their programming efforts.
Contact Phone: 254-710-6949
Hometown: St. Louis, MO--I love the STL!!!
Strengths: Relator, Harmony, Input, Learner and Achiever
Favorite Baylor Memory: I honestly would have to say that one of the best memories that I have here at Baylor is when I went to the 2008 graduation in May. Being able to see so many of the students that I had interacted with and impacted their lives in some way, finally make it to the end of the collegiate journey by crossing that stage made my heart sing. I felt like a proud Mama, which the people sitting near me thought that I was since I was screaming so loud for everyone. It got to the point where those sitting around me actually asked for me to scream for their daughter as well, and I did!!
Advice to Baylor Students: Make sure that you take full advantage of all the opportunities that you have here at Baylor University. This is your time to truly become the person that you want to be. Do everything that you can in order to achieve your goals and be successful in life. Be open minded to those things that are different from you so that you can walk away from your college experience with a holistic education and a fuller perspective on this world we are living in.

Name: Brooke Sanders
Title: Resource Specialist
Responsibilities in Multicultural Affairs: I serve as a liaison between the Department of Multicultural Affairs and other resources on campus and in the community. I coordinate these resources to help meet the academic, financial, and social needs of students.
Contact Phone: 254-710-1698
Hometown: Waco, TX
Strengths: Maximizer, Deliberative, Context, Discipline, Relator
Favorite Baylor memory: I will never forget participating in All-University Sing and Pigskin Revue with my sorority each year. Not only were the practices and performances extremely fun, but I also learned so many valuable skills and life-long lessons as we worked together to achieve our goals.
Advice to Baylor Students: There are so many opportunities at Baylor to learn, to grow, and to get involved. Balance your time wisely, and take advantage of these opportunities!

Name: Omari Head
Title: Graduate Assistant
Responsibilities in Multicultural Affairs: I assist the Coordinator of Multicultural Activities and the multicultural student organizations with the implementation of events.
Contact Phone: 254-710-4466
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Strengths: Relator, Strategic, Responsibility, Arranger, Communication
Favorite Baylor memory: Thus far, my favorite memory at Baylor is witnessing the pride and traditions of the university. I feel privilege to be part of the Baylor family.
Advice to Baylor Students: Make the most of your time here at Baylor! There are tons of opportunities and resources available to you. Therefore, seek out those things you are most passionate about and become an active member of the Baylor community!