Diversity Services staff members are available for students who are looking to discuss concerns such as their adjustment to campus, personal life, academic progress, or career planning. Students are always encouraged to call or visit whether or not they have specific requests for assistance. Staff members are also available to consult with students, student leaders, faculty, and staff regarding a variety of diversity-related issues.

Jacinda M. Félix Haro
Director of Diversity Services

Jacinda joined the Office of Diversity Services in August of 2006. As director, she works closely with various students, student organizations, academic departments and faculty, and administrators and departments to promote and celebrate diversity on Suffolk's campus.

Prior to coming to Suffolk University Jacinda worked at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, as the Assistant Director of Student Life. In addition to her duties at Stevens, Jacinda also served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Puerto Rican/Latin American Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City.

Before Stevens, Jacinda worked at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, in both the Student Activities Office as well as the Student Union. While working at SHU she also earned her Master of Arts in Teaching.

Jacinda also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz. She majored in Communication Arts with a concentration in media production and minored in Black Studies.

A native New Yorker, Jacinda is a die hard Yankees fan and hopes that will not keep you from visiting her in the Office of Diversity Services. Remember we welcome all people...even Yankees fans!

Caitlin Chiupka
Graduate Fellow

Caitlin joined the Office of Diversity Services in September of 2012. As a graduate fellow Caitlin assists the Diversity Services staff in the promotion, planning and implementation of programs and services. She also serves a liaison from the ODS to students, staff, and faculty. Caitlin is currently enrolled in Suffolk University’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program.

 

 

Carmen Sofía Plazas Mayorca
Graduate Fellow

Carmen joined the Office of Diversity Services in September of 2012.  As a graduate fellow Carmen assists the Diversity Services staff in the promotion, planning and implementation of programs and services. She also serves a liaison from the ODS to students, staff, and faculty.