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![]() | Dr. Kitty FortnerBFSA PresidentCollege of Education Graduate Education Division - EDD Program DirectorDr. Kitty M. FortnerÌýhas been involved in K-12 education for over 20 years in public and public charter schools. She is involved with the CSUDH’s Women's Leadership Workshops – a series of workshops designed to amplify the voice of women and support their growth but personally and academically, CSUDH Women's Leadership Reading Group – a community within the CSUDH growing and learning through the reading of material designed to amplify women and their work in the academy; It Takes A Villages – a CSUDH community event discussing topics about anti-racism.Ìý Dr. Fortner is also the founder of CALL (Culturally Authentic Leadership for Liberation in Schools), a webinar series of conversations supporting anti-racist education in K-12 schools. Dr. Fortner is the director of CSUDH's newest Doctor of Education degree program in the College of Education. BFSA Hopes:Ìý My hope is that BFSA can again be a space that elevates and uplifts Black voice, Black lives, and Black bodies as a united nurturing community. |
![]() | Dr. Laurie InmanBFSA TreasurerCollege of Arts & Humanities, Director, Student Success CenterDr. Laurie InmanÌýis the Director of the Student Success Center in the College of Arts and Humanities. She has been an educator for 35 years, spanning the K-16 arena, as a teacher, site/district level administrator and literacy consultant. Before joining CSUDH in 2017,Ìý she was the founding CEO/Principal of Apple Academy Charter Public Schools in South Los Angeles and also founded the The Center for Independent Charter Schools, a nonprofit designed to provide resources to leaders of color, including trauma responsive services. Dr. Inman earned her Ed.D in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Teacher Education in Multicultural Societies at USC. |
![]() | Dr. Tiffany HerbertBFSA Co-Chair ScholarshipStudent Psychological ServicesDr. Tiffany Herbert, Ph.D. currently serves as the Interim Director of Student Psychological Services at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). Her journey at CSUDH began 17 years ago and her love for DH students has served as a passion for her campus outreach, leadership, and engagements.Ìý Dr. Herbert has served on numerous committees, is a member of BFSA, a lifelong member of ASI student body government, and has developed countless programs designed to increase mental health to ensure student success.Ìý She is most noted for her development of Sisters United Mentoring Program for Black female students and Sisters United: Lifting as We Climb Black women's empowerment conference.Ìý As a tenured faculty member, Dr. Herbert served as Interim Chair for the Africana Studies Department and directed a two-year grant funded through the California Mental Health Services Act to promote mental health and stigma reduction on campus.Ìý Dr. Herbert was recently appointed by the University President to serve on the Anti-Racism in the Academy Task Force, an effort to identify and deconstruct systemic anti-Black racism in the university. |
![]() | Harmony PerryBFSA Co-Chair ScholarshipEAP & Recruitment Initiatives Coordinator, Office of Admissions and RecruitmentHarmony Perry, a CSUDH alumna and passionate education advocate, plays a pivotal role as the EAP & Recruitment Initiatives Coordinator in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. With a deep-rooted connection to her alma mater, Harmony's journey has come full circle, and she now dedicates herself to creating opportunities for future generations. ÌýAs the Scholarship Committee Co-Chair on the executive board, Harmony combines her personal understanding of CSUDH's values with her dedication to student success. By promoting awareness of scholarships and grants, she's helping current students thrive and achieve their academic goals. ÌýHarmony's impact extends beyond her role, as she also facilitates transformative programs like BOSS and UMOJA @ DH. Her commitment to holistic student development exemplifies her dedication to fostering an environment where everyone can excel. |
Anthony OnwuegbuziaBFSA HistorianRecruitment Administrative Support Coordinator, Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political & Economic InstituteAnthony OnwuegbuziaÌýhas been part of the CSUDH community since his undergraduate and graduate days as a student. He currently serves on campus as the Administrative Support Coordinator for The Meryn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute. In addition, he is a part-time instructor for the Africana Studies Department. As the acting Historian of the Black Faculty and Staff Association, his goal is to expand on the institutional memory of the association. Furthermore, he takes pride in documenting, archiving, and showcasing the wonderful achievements that the BSFA continues to attain. |