Diversity & Inclusion

The Diversity & Inclusion Team strives to promote a welcoming, respectful atmosphere for everyone throughout A&BS and with all of our customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
 

Focus

The team focuses on the following actions:

• Research and promote diversity awareness opportunities
• Review results of climate surveys and make recommendations for further progress
• Share best practices
• Explore strategies for the recruitment and retention of diverse employees
• Celebrate diversity and inclusion across all A&BS units
   

Team Members

Abbas Bandani - Multimedia Print Center
Kenneth Frederick - Housing
Heather Luse - Penn State Bakery
Edna Melendez - ABS Administration
Steve Miller - HFS Commonwealth Campuses
Herbert Moller - Hospitality Services
Jason Moser - Hospitality Services
Victoria Prewitt-Rodriguez - Residential Dining
Pamela Visnovsky-Richards - Housing
John Ross - Housing
Jillian Schaffer - HFS Purchasing
Phil Stout - Bryce Jordan Center
Jason Thomas - Transportation
Brenda Vruwink - Residential Dining
Pamela Watters - Retail Dining
Jessica Welch - Residential Dining