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Nicole Jordan (They/She)
Director of Center of Equity and Inclusion
Nicole Jordan uses she/her & they/them pronouns and identifies as Black, queer, womxn. Born and raised in Hilltop, Tacoma, WA, their deep investment in advocacy, leadership, and youth development began locally. They graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and from Evergreen State College with a Master’s in Public Administration. Nicole has served as an AmeriCorps volunteer, advocated for incarcerated youth, partnered with youth in foster care, and worked in higher education. As Director of Cross-Cultural Engagement in the Office of Equity and Inclusion at UW Tacoma, her focus is on uplifting and building capacity for the most marginalized people to thrive holistically, while partnering with allies to reduce harm and create equitable change. Their work aims to foster authentic relationship building and collaboration with UWT and community partners to promote a more equitable and inclusive experience.
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Ahmed Wafai (he/him/his)
Student Retention and Community Development Specialist
Salam Alikum! Ahmed Wafai serves as the Student Retention and Community Development Specialist at Equity & Inclusion. In this role, he focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. Ahmed currently manages the RISE Scholars program, supporting first-year college students from underrepresented communities. He is deeply committed to helping students, ensuring everyone has equal opportunities. Having graduated from UWT in 2023 with a degree in Business Administration, Ahmed is dedicated to professional growth and making a positive impact at UWT. He continues to be passionate about supporting his Pakistani community and creating safe spaces for marginalized students. As a first-generation college student and the oldest sibling in his family, Ahmed remains actively engaged in these pursuits. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with loved ones, being active in his Pakistani community, and going on weekend adventures.
"Shukaria ap ke wakat ke liya" - Thank you for your time
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Siri Tiger Kuyera Kaunda
Program Support Supervisor
Siri works in the Office of Equity and Inclusion, collaborating with student-staff who work in the Food Pantry and the Center for Equity and Inclusion. She is a white cis-woman who has spent most of her life on the traditional lands of the Puyallup people between the Salish Sea and Mount Tahoma. She is a National Board Certified Teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in Tacoma, as well as in Thailand and South Africa. Siri has also worked as a visual artist. She is passionate about decolonizing education systems and increasing equitable outcomes and experiences for students. Her goal is to contribute to fostering radical belonging at UW Tacoma. Siri loves learning languages, swimming in open water, being in nature, playing and laughing with her family (including two school-age kids), and living life in community with dear friends.