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Office of Student Affairs

Key positions providing leadership for diversity include:

Robert Cillo, dean of students, is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a supportive, educational and community atmosphere for students. He is campus ombudsperson, with a strong interest in working with students, faculty and staff around pluralism and diversity, as well as the Americans with Disabilities coordinator for Naropa, responsible for all ADA issues, concerns and accommodations. 303-546-3506; bcillo@naropa.edu

Suzanne Benally, associate vice president for academic affairs & chief diversity officer, is responsible for comprehensive oversight of diversity initiatives at Naropa; policy work at the senior staff level; faculty and curriculum development for diversity; and academic assessment.
303-245-3525; sbenally@naropa.edu

Jacovo Lovato, interim student life diversity coordinator, is responsible for supporting and advocating for students of color and other underrepresented groups on campus. He also coordinates diversity events, trainings and student groups through Student Affairs and El Centro de la Gente. 303-245-4614; jlovato@naropa.edu

Sandhya Luther, assistant dean of students/LGBTQIA student advocate, works at the grassroots level with students, faculty and staff through the El Centro de la Gente Committee on events and activities that raise awareness and increase sensitivity to our diversity needs as a Naropa community. 303-546-3570; sluther@naropa.edu

Holly Mayo, disability services coordinator, is responsible for Naropa’s effort to provide full access to educational, cultural and other programs sponsored by the university for any qualified student with a disability. 303-245-4749; hmayo@naropa.edu

Beth Shaw, International Student Advisor
303-546-3592; beth@naropa.edu  

Grazia Di Giorgio, Director of the Naropa University Counseling Center
303-245-4633; gdigiorgio@naropa.edu