Director
Dr. Dawn Culpepper (she/her) is the Director of the ADVANCE Program. In this role, she guides the strategic direction of ADVANCE, oversees its management and programs, and engages in translational research focused on faculty work environment and faculty development issues.
Graduate Assistant; Master's Student, International Education Policy
Jasmine Stephens is a Graduate Assistant for the ADVANCE Program. She provides support to ADVANCE faculty peer networks and also develops communications and marketing materials for the overall ADVANCE Program.
Graduate Assistant; Ph.D. Student, International Education Policy
Wuqi Yu is the Graduate Assistant for ADVANCE Program. He primarily supports education and training initiatives, including coordinating Inclusive Hiring Workshops and the Equity Coaches Program. He is also a Ph.D. student in the International Education Policy Program.
ADVANCE Professor for the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
T'Sey Haye Preaster
Research Assistant for the ADVANCE Program
Baili Park
Research Assistant for the RISE-UPP Social Science Research Team