The Barry M. and Jackie Gosin Center for Equity and Inclusion

The Barry M. and Jackie Gosin Center for Equity and Inclusion

Gosin Advisory Board

At the Gosin Center, we're all about harnessing the power of shared equity leadership (SEL). Our Gosin Advisory Board is comprised of a dynamic mix of students, staff, and faculty members from our vibrant NYC, Pleasantville, and Haub Law campuses.

Meet the Board

Erik Cliette, Executive Director for One Hundred Black Men of New York

Erik Cliette

Erik Cliette is a seasoned business executive known for his strategic vision and commitment to excellence. Currently serving as the Executive Director for One Hundred Black Men of New York, he oversees the organization's operations, focusing on education, economic empowerment, and health initiatives. With over two decades of experience, Erik has spearheaded impactful projects such as the Guns Down, Life Up violence prevention effort and Harlem Hospital's Injury prevention campaign. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is actively involved in mentorship programs, educational initiatives, and serves on several boards, showcasing his dedication to community development and entrepreneurship.

Terryl Brown general counsel Pace University

Terryl Brown

Terryl L. Brown serves as Vice President and General Counsel at Pace University, overseeing legal matters and providing guidance on contracts, personnel issues, and compliance. With a background in government law, she previously held key roles in the Fire Department of New York City and the New York Power Authority. Brown holds degrees from Pace University, the University of Pittsburgh, Villanova University, and the University of Pennsylvania, and is dedicated to public service alongside her passions for running, hiking, and triathlons.

Patricia Morrobel, Program Manager for Pace’s Continuing Education Department

Patricia Morrobel

Patricia Morrobel is the Program Manager for Pace’s Continuing Education Department. She oversees all of Pace’s non-credit courses and Pace’s Active Retirement Community (PARC) program. She is currently pursuing an MS Ed in Higher Education Administration.

Randolph M. McLaughlin, professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Professor Randolph M. McLaughlin

Randolph M. McLaughlin, a faculty member at Haub Law since 1988, integrates his extensive legal experience into teaching civil rights, litigation, and labor law courses. With a background including representation in landmark civil rights cases, he brings real-world expertise to his classroom. Throughout his career, he has achieved significant victories, such as dismantling discriminatory voting systems and securing substantial compensatory damages for victims of civil rights violations.

Lori Kanner, Director of Community Relations and Special Projects at Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Lori Kanner

Lori Kanner, currently serving as the Director of Community Relations and Special Programs at Pace’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, has extensive experience in fundraising and community engagement. Previously, she worked as an Assistant District Attorney before transitioning to private practice, and she brings a wealth of leadership skills from her years of service on the Byram Hills Board of Education and other board positions.

Anthony Guerrero, Senior at Pace University's Pleasantville campus, pursuing a BS in Business Economics

Anthony Guerrero

Anthony Guerrero is a Senior at Pace University's Pleasantville campus, pursuing a BS in Business Economics. As a dedicated Peer Educator with the Office of Sexual and Interpersonal Wellness, the OrcaTV Ambassador, and a Peer Leader, Anthony is deeply involved in fostering a supportive campus environment. He is the founder of the DEI organization One Pace and holds leadership roles in several organizations, including Pride at Pace, the Black Student Union, and the Inter-Fraternity Council. Anthony is committed to empowering communities and creating initiatives that support individuals with intersectional identities.

Joana Velasquez, Assistant Professor at Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing

Joana Velasquez

Joana Velasquez, an Assistant Professor at Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing, brings 20 years of clinical practice and teaching experience with a focus on perioperative nursing. Her research interests center on nursing education, reflected in her presentations at national and international conferences. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, she advocates for positive learning environments and believes in the importance of supporting students and faculty to foster inclusivity in higher education.

Vinny Caprio, a Marketing and Project Management Coordinator at Pace University

Vinny Caprio

Vinny Caprio, a Marketing and Project Management Coordinator at Pace University, graduated in 2022 with a degree in Arts and Entertainment Management and Special Events Marketing and is now pursuing a master’s in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs. His commitment to student success began during his undergraduate years at Pace, where he worked as a Tour Guide and Enrollment Events Student Assistant, gaining valuable experience in student engagement and communication. In his current role, Vinny continues to contribute to the Pace community by collaborating across departments to enhance marketing efforts and manage projects aligned with the institution's objectives.

Chase Nelson, senior at Pace University majoring in Applied Psychology and Human Relations

Chase Nelson

Chase Nelson is a senior at Pace University, majoring in Applied Psychology and Human Relations. She emphasizes the significance of nurturing safe spaces on campus for POC students, LGBTQIA+ students, international students, and women. Chase aims to promote inclusivity across Pace University by integrating these communities into classrooms, school organizations, and daily campus life.

Chrismery Reynoso, Elisabeth Haub School of Law student.

Chrismery Reynoso

Chrismery Reynoso is entering her third year at Pace Law School, where she is dedicated to advancing her legal education with a focus on health law, particularly in compliance and regulations. Before embarking on her law school journey, she gained valuable experience working as a paralegal for three years at a medical billing company. Currently, she serves as the Vice President for the upcoming Black Law Student Association eboard, demonstrating her commitment to leadership and community engagement.

What Is Shared Equity Leadership?

Instead of the usual focus on an individual leader’s traits and behaviors, it’s all about teamwork and collective leadership. SEL is a shift from 'me' to 'us'! This approach isn't just talk. We’re embedding equity and inclusivity into everything we do, from classrooms to community outreach. With students, faculty, staff, University leaders, and community partners working hand in hand, we're building a Pace Community where everyone feels valued and heard.

Gosin Signature Events

Join us as we spotlight engaging lectures from Pace's scholarly minds and dynamic voices from beyond our community, all aimed at inspiring the Pace Community. Be part of our vibrant engagements and gatherings, where we shine a spotlight on the Gosin Center's impactful work within the University and across diverse communities.

Check out our upcoming events

Previous Guests

  • Global Head of Equity and Impact at Spotify
    As the first guest of the Gosin Center’s signature event series, Nieto discussed her professional journey through companies like Citigroup, Amazon, and Spotify. She also shared insights on what it takes to drive global equity initiatives and lead inclusively in the tech industry.

  • Dean and Henry R. Luce Professor of Journalism at Columbia Journalism School
    He joined the faculty in 2016 as the inaugural director of the Lipman Center for Journalism and Civil and Human Rights, later ascending to the fourteenth Dean of the School. As a distinguished member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a board member for the American Journalism Project, Cobb has committed his tenure to expanding opportunities for journalism education and fostering greater accessibility to it. He received a Peabody Award for his 2020 PBS Frontline film Whose Vote Counts? and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Commentary in 2018. He has also been a political analyst for MSNBC since 2019.

Opportunities Through the Gosin Center

Gosin Network

The Gosin Network for students is a year-long program designed for students to engage their entrepreneurial skills and participate in a cohort that will grow together for career enhancement. Students earn up to $1000 each semester by attending Gosin selected events, meeting with executive coaches, and working to develop themselves professionally to be ready for life after graduation.

Applications are open until July 15.

Gosin Network Scholarship Application

Junior Faculty Fellows

In alignment with our institution's commitment to fostering diversity within our faculty, advancing research in critical areas, and aiding junior faculty in their tenure and promotion journey, we are excited to introduce a collaborative initiative. Junior faculty members will join forces to co-author two scholarly works across two semesters. This fellowship program is designed to provide support and avenues for cultivating equity literacy, inclusive curricula, and anti-oppression pedagogies, with a focus on scholarship of teaching and learning, academic innovation, and intersectionality.

Applications for the inaugural cohort of Gosin Junior Faculty Fellows will be available May 2024.

Emerging Scholars

The Gosin Center is dedicated to fostering collaboration between senior faculty and Black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) graduate students to enrich graduate research and cultivate diverse scholarly pipelines. To support this mission, we're thrilled to offer mini grants to facilitate partnerships between faculty and graduate students, enabling them to collaborate on research projects, publish findings, and present their work.

Applications for the inaugural cohort of Gosin Emerging Scholars will be available May 2024.

Staff Residency: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity (STRIDE)

Are you a Pace staff member ready to dive deeper into DEI frameworks and turn theory into action? Look no further than STRIDE, an innovative 8-week program. Bringing together staff from across campuses and departments, STRIDE aims to address our most pressing equity challenges. Through collaboration and innovation within diverse cohorts, participants will work together to foster a more inclusive community at Pace.

Applications for the inaugural cohort of STRIDE will be available Fall 2024 with plans to launch in Spring 2025.

Contact Us

Have questions about the Gosin Center and our work? We’d love to hear from you.

Location
New York City Campus
41 Park Row, Floor 9

Contact Us
Email: gosincenter@pace.edu
Phone: (212) 346-9437