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Nicole Jordan (They/She)
Director of the Center for 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 the Center for 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 for all students.
Ahmed Wafai (He/Him/His)
Program Support Supervisor
Salam Alikum! Ahmed Wafai serves as the Program Support Supervisor in the Center for Equity and Inclusion. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing multicultural programming and events for the campus. Ahmed is deeply committed to supporting all students in their academic journey, 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. He continues to be passionate about celebrating his Pakistani heritage and aims to build community in the center that promotes intercultural engagement. He is a first-generation college student and the oldest sibling in his family. During his free time, he enjoys being with loved ones, serving his Pakistani community, and going on weekend adventures.
"Shukaria ap ke wakat ke liya" - Thank you for your time
