Adam L. Lambert, PhD (he/him)
Senior Instructor I, School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University

Adam has been teaching undergraduate courses at OSU since 2017.  Before that he was consulting in the pharmaceutical industry.  He teaches courses at every level, mostly focused on mathematical modeling of transport processes.

Soria E. Colomer, PhD (ella/she/her)
Patricia V. Reser Faculty Scholar of Education, Oregon State University 

Dr. Soria E. Colomer is the inaugural Patricia V. Reser Faculty Scholar of Education in the College of Education at Oregon State University. An Associate Professor of Bilingual Education, her research considers how social constructs and language policies impact linguistically minoritized students, their families, and ethnically marginalized educators in growing Latine communities. A former National Board Certified World Language Teacher of Spanish and summer migrant program educator, Dr. Colomer has been published in Bilingual Research Journal, Journal of Literacy Research, Race, Ethnicity and Education, TESOL Quarterly, Theory into Practice, and Urban Education, among other venues. Her most recent work considers the pathways and the professional development of local and international visiting teachers in dual language bilingual education programs. A heritage speaker of Spanish, Dr. Colomer is proud of her Catracha roots. 

Glenn Jones (He/Him)
M.S Graduate student, College of Forestry, Oregon State University 

An enrolled member of the Hoopa Valley tribe, and an Oglala Lakota descendant Glenn brings an Indigenous perspective when discussing cultural fire, prescribed fire, and wildfire. After serving several years in the wildland fire suppression Industry and using fire as a suppression tactic, Glenn continues to parallel his practical fire skills with academia as a cultural and prescribed fire practitioner. His current research is reconstructing cultural fire regimes in the central Oregon Coast Range, which is informed by indigenous knowledge.

Purim Junkham (He/Him)
College of Education, Language Equity and Educational Policy, Oregon State University

Purim pursues questions at the intersection of informal learning, science, and human culture. He grew up in a rural part of Thailand where community members rely on each other as a source of knowledge and learning. Against the background of globalized, neoliberal science enterprise, Purim explores how various communities contribute to their young people's STEM journeys.

Gabs James (They/Them)
Associate Director of Student Engagement, College of Science, Oregon State University

Gabs James (they/them) works with the College of Science at Oregon State University as their Associate Director of Student Engagement. They have specialized in engaging with students outside the classroom to make the most of their time and experiences in order to succeed both during and after college. They run research programs and build community for students, particularly for those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM. Gabs’ education is in art history and interdisciplinary studies.

Kameron Kadooka (He/Him)
Director of Equity, Access and Inclusion, College of Science, Oregon State University 

Kameron Kadooka is the Director of Equity, Access and Inclusion for the College of Science at Oregon State University in Corvallis. His work focuses on developing policies and removing barriers to increase the success of students, staff and faculty. He has been doing equity work for over 10 years including serving as the former OSU LSAMP Director. Kameron has a background in fisheries and wildlife.

Elena Valdés Chavarría (ita), (ella/she/they)
College of Education, Language Equity and Educational Policy, Oregon State University

Elena is a doctoral student in the Language, Equity, and Educational Policy program at Oregon State University. She grew up in Sonora by the Sea of Cortés in México, an arcane combination of arid landscapes and pacific waters, the piercing duality of desert and ocean. Daughter of two avid biologists, her childhood was filled with adventurous excursions, introducing her from a young age to conservation efforts in the Gulf of California. This led her to devoting a significant part of her life to promoting the value of traditional knowledge from rural communities working towards gradual social reform. Elena has moved thirteen times across four countries, holds a Bachelor’s with a double major in Music and Art from the University of Arizona, and a Master’s in Contemporary Latinx Studies from Oregon State University. She has a passion for nature, art, and languages, and also goes by ita.

Sarah Howard (She/Her)
College of Education, Language Equity and Educational Policy, Oregon State University

Sarah Howard is a doctoral student at Oregon State University pursuing a PhD in Education - Language, Equity and Educational Policy. She received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Colorado - Boulder and her master’s degree in English - TEFL/TESL from Colorado State University. She has worked in a variety of English language teaching contexts and had the opportunity to serve on various research projects investigating adult and K-12 English language teaching contexts alongside ESOL teacher preparation programs.

Karina Puente
College of Engineering, Robotics, Oregon State University

Karina is a doctoral student in the Robotics program at Oregon State University. Originally from Houston, Texas, she is the first in her family to attend college. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and a master's degree in Robotics from Oregon State University. Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), she actively volunteers to raise awareness and support initiatives that promote representation in STEM. Karina is committed to increasing the presence of Hispanic women in robotics and engineering, inspiring the next generation of underrepresented scholars.

Dr. Heesung Woo, (He/Him)
Assistant Professor of Advanced Forestry Systems, College of Forestry, Department of Forest Engineering, resources, and management (FERM), Oregon State University

Heesung Woo, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Advanced Forestry Systems at Oregon State University, specializing in robotics in forestry. His research focuses on autonomous forest machinery, AI-driven machine vision, and sensor-based monitoring to enhance precision forestry and sustainability. Dr. Woo holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from the University of Tasmania and advanced degrees in Forestry from Humboldt State University and Kangwon National University. He has secured research grants from USDA, Korea Forest Service, and the National Research Foundation and has published extensively in high-impact journals. Currently, he leads projects on autonomous tree planting robots, UAV LiDAR-based forest monitoring, and AI-driven forest road maintenance. With multiple awards in forestry ICT innovation, he also teaches courses in forest harvesting, and advanced forestry systems in forest operations.

Diego Menendez (They/He)
Peer Advisor, College of Science

Diego Menendez is a fourth-year Physics major specializing and minoring in math. They currently conduct research in Physics education exploring how to improve students' connections of physics to their real world experiences. Over their years as an undergrad, they have held several positions across OSU aiming to promote marginalized voices in higher education. Some of these positions are: Deputy Director of Diversity and Inclusion for ASOSU, LSAMP Mentor for 3 years, and Treasurer of Physicists for Inclusion in Science. As an openly queer POC in a field not structurally designed for them, Diego loves talking with other students about their experiences navigating a PWI.

Katherine Mason (She/Her)
Vice-President of OSTEM, College of Science, Oregon State University

Katherine Mason is a fourth-year BioHealth Sciences major and a peer advisor for the College of Science. She is also the vice-president of Out in STEM (OSTEM), a club centered around building community for LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Most of the work that she does is around disseminating information and proving resources to students. Katherine is passionate about uplifting and empowering Queer people and creating spaces where they can thrive.

Amaru Johnson (They/He)
Outreach Officer for OSTEM, College of Science, Oregon State University

Amaru is a 4th year Chemical Engineering and Sustainability major who is involved in various clubs and student organizations. They work as a Diversity Learning Assistant and is currently helping to bring different perspectives into residence halls through informative posters and educational workshops on various topics such as xenophobia and late-stage capitalism. They also provide equitable resources to their first-year residents. They love exploring the different means of gender expression through various outlets and holding thought provoking dialogues. As a queer person, Amaru hopes to break down the barriers for other queer individuals through proactive participation in their communities. In their free time they love to rock climb, do research with batteries, and explore various anthropomorphic arts and music.

Akibi Archer (He/Him)
Engineering Specialist, Eaton Corporation

Akibi Archer is an accomplished engineering specialist in the Digital Design and Engineering group at Eaton. With a diverse background, he has previously served as a lead engineer on the Modeling and Simulation team in the Aerospace Group and the Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) team in the Vehicle Group at Eaton. Additionally, Akibi has shared his expertise as an adjunct professor at Western Michigan University. Akibi holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, as well as an MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. Further enhancing his credentials, Akibi earned an MBA from Texas A&M University Commerce. Throughout his career at Eaton, Akibi has been recognized for his innovative contributions, having been awarded patents, published papers, and presented work at numerous technical conferences.

Kathryn McIntosh (she/her)
Associate Professor, College of Education, Oregon State University

Kathryn McIntosh is an Associate Professor of ESOL/bilingual and literacy education at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. She was the 2007 recipient of the First Place Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE). Her current research focuses on multilingual and multicultural learning in K-20, Latina Feminist Epistemologies, social justice, bilingual student sociocultural resources in science and social studies, and teacher education at the intersections of STEM and cultural/linguistic diversity. She authored Mindfulness in Multicultural Education: Critical Race Feminist Perspectives, which explores mindfulness as an empowering approach in education.

Michal Kawka (He/Him)
Director of Career Education, Career Development Center, Oregon State University

Michal serves as the Director of Career Education at the Corvallis campus, where he leads a team of career counselors and peer career educators. Together, they provide one-on-one career consultations, group workshops, and industry events, connecting students with professionals across various economic sectors. His team also integrates career development into academic courses, helping students align their education with career goals, explore career pathways, and secure jobs and internships.
Beyond his professional role, Michal is an avid outdoor enthusiast. He enjoys hiking, biking, and backpacking, embracing the diverse landscapes and natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest.

J. Cory Miner, Ph.D. (he/him)
Senior Instructional Dean of Health Professions at Lane Community College

Cory is Dean of Health Professions at LCC, overseeing one of the largest health professions divisions in Oregon. With over 30 years in higher education, his work focuses on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB) in healthcare education. His research explores how systemic inequities shape healthcare disparities from a Critical Whiteness Studies perspective. Dr. Miner is a dedicated leader, educator, and advocate for equitable access to STEM and health professions, working to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and policy to create inclusive and impactful educational pathways.

Renée Francis
Manager, Career Development and Retention, PeaceHealth 

Renée is an experienced nurse with 5.5 years of emergency room expertise and 3 years in nursing leadership. Holding a master's in nursing leadership and management, she is passionate about advancing healthcare access and equity. She has dedicated her career to developing pipeline programs for underserved youth in Lane County, creating pathways into healthcare careers. She is enthusiastic about using her knowledge, skills and experiences to support caregivers across the network to design career pathways. Beyond her clinical work, Renée serves on the Connected Lane County Board of Directors and the Lane County Public Health Advisory Board, contributing to community-focused initiatives that promote health and education equity. Renée is married with 4 children (ages 14-19) and loves watching them play sports and going on family vacations. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, violin, piano, and singing. 

Matthew A. Cranswick, Ph.D. (he/him)
Lead Chemist, Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute, Oregon State University

Matt Cranswick, Ph.D., is the Lead Chemist at the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute at Oregon State University. Matt oversees day-to-day operations of the Continuous Flow Processing Facility (“Flow Lab”) where traditional chemical reactions are converted to continuous processes. Dr. Cranswick is an alumnus of Oregon State University (B.S. in Chemistry) and earned a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Arizona. After his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota, he joined the faculty of Colorado State University Pueblo where he was a tenured faculty member. After a decade in Pueblo, he made a career change from education to research to be closer to family.

Antonio Salgado
Community Engagement Coordinator, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 

Antonio Salgado is the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Antonio was born in Texas but grew up in a landlocked state in Mexico. Despite those landlocked roots, he followed his passion to become a fish biologist who has worked as a Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program biologist (STEP Bio) working with kids and adults to increase the understanding of salmon and steelhead life cycles in Oregon, has done outreach to Hispanic and Latino communities to increase participation in outdoor recreation, and has worked with the Oregon-based Hunters of Color to foster more equitable and inclusive communities for hunters.

Aaron Mendez (He/Him)
Transportation Engineer, HDR

Aaron is a Transportation Engineer-in-Training at HDR, where he designs roads and multi-modal facilities. He is also a proud Oregon State and LSAMP Alum, he graduated with his degree in Civil Engineering in 2023 and served as a mentor for the LSAMP Bridge Program in 2021 & 2022. During his time at Oregon State Aaron was also involved with SHPE, served as a Tour Ambassador, and participated in undergraduate research.

Tyrone Henry
Community Relations Manager, Deacon Construction and Consultant, TyCyn & Associates

Tyrone is a visionary leader and strategic consultant with deep expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), supplier diversity, and organizational transformation. As the driving force behind TyCyn & Associates, he is committed to fostering effective communication, collaboration, and operational efficiency for businesses and government agencies. With a career dedicated to advancing equity-centered initiatives, Tyrone has worked extensively with public and private sector organizations to streamline processes, enhance workforce diversity, and develop culturally specific programs that drive meaningful change. His expertise spans business support services, supplier diversity program development, performance tracking, and equity-focused research—all aimed at helping organizations achieve their inclusion and participation goals. Beyond his consulting work, Tyrone is actively involved in leadership and advocacy, serving on boards such as Metropolitan Family Services and the Asian, African, and Native American Chambers of Commerce. As a former SBA National Board member, he continues to be a national thought leader, shaping policies and initiatives that drive equitable economic growth.