Join Us for the 2017 Fall Conference
Welcome New Board Members: Victor Cole, Tony Och & Mai Lee
Victor Keli`Ikinolua B. COLE
LGBTQIA+ Commision Co-Chair Questioning everything has been a part of my life from very early on. Learning was my first passion. I have pursued this passion by becoming a teacher by trade, a community organizer by heart, and a learner for life. It is with great joy that I serve MCPA, and the community of higher education professionals across Minnesota, as the LGBTQIA+ Co-Chair. I currently work at Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, Minnesota in the Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship (ICES) as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Academic Internships and Study Abroad. For six years, I worked in the College of Professional and Community Studies as Field Experience Coordinator and Education Licensure Officer. I am still Community Faculty for the School of Urban Education (UED) and the Department of Ethnic and Religious Studies at Metropolitan State University. |
Tony Och
LGBTQIA+ Commision Co-Chair My name is Tony Och and I am an Academic Advisor at St. Catherine University. This is my fifth year at the institution, starting in Residence Life and then transitioning to Advising. I have been a Member of MCPA since I started Graduate School in the LSA Program at the University of St. Thomas in 2011. In grad school, I was also able to intern at the University of Minnesota GLBTA Programs Office, and in my undergraduate, work with residence life on campus to solidify a 'Safe-Space' training for all resident assistants. I am very excited to begin my role as one of the co-chairs for the LGBTQIA+ Commission and hope to bring the tools and resources necessary to our organization. I look forward to working with MCPA and community resources in order to enhance our commitment to our students and home institution. 
Mai Lee
Records Coordinator Hello Everyone, my name is Mai Lee. I currently work as an Academic Advisor at the University of Minnesota, in CFANS. I completed by undergrad in Colorado, which is also where I was born and raised. Right after undergrad, I moved to Minnesota where I pursued and completed my M.A. degree in Higher Education. My professional philosophy is to be as student-centered as possible; I also believe in creating inclusive spaces particularly for underrepresented students. Outside of work, I enjoy working on different crafting projects, hiking, and reading. |
