{"id":7877,"date":"2021-03-04T11:06:19","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T16:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/?p=7877"},"modified":"2021-08-03T22:47:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T02:47:35","slug":"dean-of-students-equity-and-inclusion-selected-as-40-under-40-honoree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/blog\/dean-of-students-equity-and-inclusion-selected-as-40-under-40-honoree\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean of Students, Equity and Inclusion at MU selected as \u201c40 Under 40\u201d honoree"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Brooke Berry, the Dean of Students, Equity and Inclusion at Marymount University, has been named as an impactful leader in the <\/span>2021 Northern Virginia \u201c40 Under 40\u201d<\/span><\/a> list by the Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1992, the <\/span>Leadership Center for Excellence<\/span><\/a> has been the region’s trusted resource for leadership development and civic engagement. The nonprofit has partnered with <\/span>Leadership Fairfax<\/span><\/a>, an organization equally committed to developing community leadership in Fairfax County. Together, the organizations are recognizing 40 individuals who demonstrate exceptional and impactful leadership in their professional and personal spheres.<\/span><\/p>\n

Berry was appointed as Dean of Students, Equity and Inclusion in May 2020. In this position, she provides leadership and direction on all student conduct matters, serves as the primary administrative advocate for all undergraduate and graduate students and helps develop campus-wide principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. She joined the Marymount community in August 2019 as the University\u2019s <\/span>Title IX Coordinator<\/span><\/a> and became Co-Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an honor to be nominated by my colleagues and recognized by the Leadership Center for Excellence for impactful leadership in the Northern Virginia area,\u201d Berry said. \u201cI am humbled by this recognition because I am simply doing the work that I believe is necessary to create a transformative experience that college students deserve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

At the beginning of 2021, Berry presided over the opening of the University\u2019s <\/span>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Center<\/span><\/a>, a physical space for students, staff and faculty to achieve unity through diversity. Berry spearheaded the effort after hearing from Black, NBPoC, Queer and students with multicultural backgrounds about the need for a space to discuss social issues and explore identities. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Brooke Berry speaks before a small in-person crowd and virtual livestream during the opening of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Center at Marymount University.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u201cMost people don’t know, but my great-grandfather was born into slavery and later became the Dean of what is now known as South Carolina State University,\u201d Berry explained. \u201cI don’t think it is a coincidence that I am also a Dean and committed to the social justice work of educating and empowering student communities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to her appointment as Dean, Berry\u2019s leadership as Co-Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee led to the formation of the University\u2019s official <\/span>Inclusion Statement<\/span><\/a> and creation of an <\/span>Inclusion Network<\/span><\/a> with more than 100 students, staff and faculty committed to building a stronger community. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Marymount campus also welcomed the \u201cYou Belong Here\u201d initiative, implemented in part by Berry, that seeks to promote an inclusive community by improving diversity and inclusion-related communications, policies and procedures on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Within every position that Berry has served, her priority has always been to foster an atmosphere of belonging, respect and positive change on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCreating a welcoming, equitable and inclusive campus environment is the responsibility of each Marymount community member, and I am happy to be leading the way in these efforts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 event will take place virtually on Friday, March 26 from 10:45 am-12:00 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWorking together with Leadership Fairfax, we look forward to celebrating the diverse accomplishments of these 40 young professionals,\u201d said Lisa Fikes, Acting President and CEO of the Leadership Center for Excellence. \u201cWhile the event will look different this year, it is important to continue lifting up those whose leadership and care for others inspire us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Brooke Berry, the Dean of Students, Equity and Inclusion at Marymount University, has been named as an impactful leader in the 2021 Northern Virginia \u201c40 Under 40\u201d list by the Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax.  Since 1992, the Leadership Center for Excellence has been the region’s trusted resource for leadership development and […]<\/p>\n

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