What is a search advocate?
A search advocate is a trained member of a search committee whose role is to ensure equity and validity in the search process. The seven core values of search advocacy are:
- Collaboration- working together towards a shared goal
- Curiosity- focusing on trying to understand, rather than making quick judgements
- Empathy- being open to others’ thoughts, feelings, and experiences
- Equity- removing barriers and ensuring everyone has the support they need to succeed
- Hospitality- providing a welcoming environment that meets the needs and desires of all
- Inclusion- valuing each person and their differences, supporting the full participation of all
- Respect- treating others with courtesy and dignity
Trained Search Advocates at Detroit Mercy
Oregon State Training
- Rick Acevedo, E&S
- Mert Aksu, Dental
- Norman Bent, E&S
- Juliette Daniels, Dental
- Harold Green, CLAE
- Dana Hart, Dental
- Joanne Hosney, E&S
- Yvonne King, CHP/MSON
- Mara Livezey, E&S
- Jahzara Mayes, E&S
- Matt Mio, E&S
- Lauren Paton, Business
- Prasad Venugopal, E&S
- Tonisha Williams, Law
Detroit Mercy Training
- Marwa Abdel Latif, E&S
- Hiba Assi, E&S
- Kimberly Batchelor Davis, Law
- Erin Bell, CETL
- Krysta Dupont, Optometry
- Nina Favor, CHP/MSON
- Courtney Griffin, Law
- Greg Grobis, CLAE
- Amandeep Gupta, Dentistry
- Sulman Hans, Optometry
- Adam Hollman, Student Life
- Julie La Tulip-Lazarevich, ITS
- Anna Lawler, Ministry
- Markye Neiberg, Optometry
- Megan Novell, Title IX
- Paula Nranian, CHP/MSON
- Eva Nyutu, E&S
- Lisa O’Connor, HR
- Robert Onofre, Optometry
- Theroi Riggins, CHP/MSON
- Christina Socha, Student Affairs
- Abigail Youngerman, CETL
- Mary Liz Valesano, CLAE
Stockton University Training
- Greg Bozimowski, CHP/MSON
- Wonseok Choi, CBA
- Rachel DeWitt, CHP/MSON
- Joe Eisenhauer, CBA
- Saran Hollier, CHP/MSON
- Abi Ige, CBA
- Karen Mihelich, CHP/MSON
- Kimberly Moner, CHP/MSON
- Dan Pitera, Architecture & Community Development
- Virginia Stanard, Architecture & Community Development
- Traci Stewart, CHP/MSON
- Mary Liz Valesano, CLAE
- Valerie Williams, CLAE
- William Wittig, Architecture & Community Development
Trained Search Advocates at Henry Ford College
Detroit Mercy Training
- Zeinab Hachem
- Raya York