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At the Center for Inclusive Computing, we have gathered a team of leaders, domain experts, and staff to advise and enable our grant making, technical assistance, and data analysis.
We are committed to supporting universities across the country to ensure women are fully represented and thriving in undergraduate computing.
At the Center for Inclusive Computing, we have gathered a team of leaders, domain experts, and staff to advise and enable our grant making, technical assistance, and data analysis.
We are committed to supporting universities across the country to ensure women are fully represented and thriving in undergraduate computing.
At the Center for Inclusive Computing, we have gathered a team of leaders, domain experts, and staff to advise and enable our grant making, technical assistance, and data analysis.
We are committed to supporting universities across the country to ensure women are fully represented and thriving in undergraduate computing.
At the Center for Inclusive Computing, we have gathered a team of leaders, domain experts, and staff to advise and enable our grant making, technical assistance, and data analysis.
We are committed to supporting universities across the country to ensure women are fully represented and thriving in undergraduate computing.
Professor Carla E. Brodley is the Dean of Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University, where she serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Inclusive Computing and holds a tenured appointment in Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Dr. Brodley served as dean of Khoury College from 2014-2021. Prior to joining Northeastern, she was a professor of the Department of Computer Science and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Tufts University (2004-2014). Before joining Tufts, she was on the faculty of the School of Electrical Engineering at Purdue University (1994-2004).
A fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Brodley’s interdisciplinary machine learning research led to advances not only in computer and information science, but in areas including remote sensing, neuroscience, digital libraries, astrophysics, content-based image retrieval of medical images, computational biology, chemistry, evidence-based medicine, and predictive medicine.
Brodley’s numerous leadership positions include serving as program co-chair of the International Conference on Machine Learning, co-chair of AAAI, and associate editor of the Journal of AI Research and the Journal of Machine Learning Research. She previously served on the Defense Science Study Group, the board of the International Machine Learning Society, the AAAI Council, the executive committee of the Northeast Big Data Hub, and DARPA’s Information Science and Technology Board.
Carla is on the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the Board of Directors of Alegion, Inc . Additionally, she serves on the Computing Research Association Board of Directors, and is a member of Mass Technology Leadership Council.
Catherine Gill oversees business development and strategic partnerships for Khoury College. She is also currently the managing director for the Align Master’s Program at Northeastern University. Align provides a direct path to a Master’s in Computer Science for non-computer science majors and people without programming experience.
Prior to assuming this role, Gill was Executive Vice President at Root Capital, a social enterprise that provides financing and advisory services to rural businesses in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. At Root Capital, she also played a leadership role in developing the Women in Agriculture Initiative, which has invested in more than one hundred gender-inclusive businesses across the globe. Gill holds a bilingual MBA from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE) in Barcelona, Spain, and a B.A. in ancient Greek from Wellesley College; and serves on the boards of the Partnership for Gender Equity and the Criterion Institute.
Megan Giordano is the Program Manager of Diagnostic Grants for the Center for Inclusive Computing. Prior to joining the Center, she held multiple roles in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, most recently as the Assistant Director of Student Services, creating and managing student success and engagement initiatives. She also served as an academic advisor for Khoury students. Megan earned a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, a BS in mathematics education from Purdue University, and previously was a middle and high school math teacher.
Dr. Manuel A. Pérez Quiñones is Professor of Software and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). His research interests include human-computer interaction, CS education, and diversity issues in computing. He holds a DSc from The George Washington University and a BA & MS from Ball State University. He has over 100 refereed publications. He has served on several boards for nonprofits, advisory board for national organizations, chair/president of Hispanic Caucus at two institutions, conference leadership for Tapia and SIGCSE conferences, and held several administrative positions in academia. He has received several recognitions for his service in diversity in computing, among them: ACM Distinguished Member (2019); CRA Nico A. Haberman award (2018); Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award (2017). He is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
LaToya Shuler is the CIC Program Coordinator, focusing on contracting, portfolio operations, and events. Before joining the CIC she worked in the Dean’s office at Khoury College of Computer Sciences and, most recently, was a member of the College’s Human Resources team overseeing online Teacher Assistant hiring. LaToya earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College. Prior to joining Northeastern, LaToya worked at UMass Boston where she was responsible for connecting students with the resources they needed to pursue their studies.
Sally Wynn is a Grants Program Manager at the Center for Inclusive Computing. She earned a master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University with a certificate in Health Policy & Law.
Sally Wynn’s areas of study include understanding societal and institutional barriers to accessing opportunities, especially regarding women and marginalized groups in the United States. Prior to joining the Center, Sally worked at a non-profit in Boston where she focused on the intersection of respiratory health and health equity in New England.
Professor Carla E. Brodley is the Dean of Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University, where she serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Inclusive Computing and holds a tenured appointment in Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Dr. Brodley served as dean of Khoury College from 2014-2021. Prior to joining Northeastern, she was a professor of the Department of Computer Science and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Tufts University (2004-2014). Before joining Tufts, she was on the faculty of the School of Electrical Engineering at Purdue University (1994-2004).
A fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Brodley’s interdisciplinary machine learning research led to advances not only in computer and information science, but in areas including remote sensing, neuroscience, digital libraries, astrophysics, content-based image retrieval of medical images, computational biology, chemistry, evidence-based medicine, and predictive medicine.
Brodley’s numerous leadership positions include serving as program co-chair of the International Conference on Machine Learning, co-chair of AAAI, and associate editor of the Journal of AI Research and the Journal of Machine Learning Research. She previously served on the Defense Science Study Group, the board of the International Machine Learning Society, the AAAI Council, the executive committee of the Northeast Big Data Hub, and DARPA’s Information Science and Technology Board.
Carla is on the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the Board of Directors of Alegion, Inc . Additionally, she serves on the Computing Research Association Board of Directors, and is a member of Mass Technology Leadership Council.
Catherine Gill oversees business development and strategic partnerships for Khoury College. She is also currently the managing director for the Align Master’s Program at Northeastern University. Align provides a direct path to a Master’s in Computer Science for non-computer science majors and people without programming experience.
Prior to assuming this role, Gill was Executive Vice President at Root Capital, a social enterprise that provides financing and advisory services to rural businesses in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. At Root Capital, she also played a leadership role in developing the Women in Agriculture Initiative, which has invested in more than one hundred gender-inclusive businesses across the globe. Gill holds a bilingual MBA from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE) in Barcelona, Spain, and a B.A. in ancient Greek from Wellesley College; and serves on the boards of the Partnership for Gender Equity and the Criterion Institute.
Megan Giordano is the Program Manager of Diagnostic Grants for the Center for Inclusive Computing. Prior to joining the Center, she held multiple roles in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, most recently as the Assistant Director of Student Services, creating and managing student success and engagement initiatives. She also served as an academic advisor for Khoury students. Megan earned a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, a BS in mathematics education from Purdue University, and previously was a middle and high school math teacher.
Dr. Manuel A. Pérez Quiñones is Professor of Software and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). His research interests include human-computer interaction, CS education, and diversity issues in computing. He holds a DSc from The George Washington University and a BA & MS from Ball State University. He has over 100 refereed publications. He has served on several boards for nonprofits, advisory board for national organizations, chair/president of Hispanic Caucus at two institutions, conference leadership for Tapia and SIGCSE conferences, and held several administrative positions in academia. He has received several recognitions for his service in diversity in computing, among them: ACM Distinguished Member (2019); CRA Nico A. Haberman award (2018); Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award (2017). He is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
LaToya Shuler is the CIC Program Coordinator, focusing on contracting, portfolio operations, and events. Before joining the CIC she worked in the Dean’s office at Khoury College of Computer Sciences and, most recently, was a member of the College’s Human Resources team overseeing online Teacher Assistant hiring. LaToya earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College. Prior to joining Northeastern, LaToya worked at UMass Boston where she was responsible for connecting students with the resources they needed to pursue their studies.
Sally Wynn is a Grants Program Manager at the Center for Inclusive Computing. She earned a master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University with a certificate in Health Policy & Law.
Sally Wynn’s areas of study include understanding societal and institutional barriers to accessing opportunities, especially regarding women and marginalized groups in the United States. Prior to joining the Center, Sally worked at a non-profit in Boston where she focused on the intersection of respiratory health and health equity in New England.
Professor Carla E. Brodley is the Dean of Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University, where she serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Inclusive Computing and holds a tenured appointment in Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Dr. Brodley served as dean of Khoury College from 2014-2021. Prior to joining Northeastern, she was a professor of the Department of Computer Science and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Tufts University (2004-2014). Before joining Tufts, she was on the faculty of the School of Electrical Engineering at Purdue University (1994-2004).
A fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Brodley’s interdisciplinary machine learning research led to advances not only in computer and information science, but in areas including remote sensing, neuroscience, digital libraries, astrophysics, content-based image retrieval of medical images, computational biology, chemistry, evidence-based medicine, and predictive medicine.
Brodley’s numerous leadership positions include serving as program co-chair of the International Conference on Machine Learning, co-chair of AAAI, and associate editor of the Journal of AI Research and the Journal of Machine Learning Research. She previously served on the Defense Science Study Group, the board of the International Machine Learning Society, the AAAI Council, the executive committee of the Northeast Big Data Hub, and DARPA’s Information Science and Technology Board.
Carla is on the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the Board of Directors of Alegion, Inc . Additionally, she serves on the Computing Research Association Board of Directors, and is a member of Mass Technology Leadership Council.
Catherine Gill oversees business development and strategic partnerships for Khoury College. She is also currently the managing director for the Align Master’s Program at Northeastern University. Align provides a direct path to a Master’s in Computer Science for non-computer science majors and people without programming experience.
Prior to assuming this role, Gill was Executive Vice President at Root Capital, a social enterprise that provides financing and advisory services to rural businesses in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. At Root Capital, she also played a leadership role in developing the Women in Agriculture Initiative, which has invested in more than one hundred gender-inclusive businesses across the globe. Gill holds a bilingual MBA from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE) in Barcelona, Spain, and a B.A. in ancient Greek from Wellesley College; and serves on the boards of the Partnership for Gender Equity and the Criterion Institute.
Megan Giordano is the Program Manager of Diagnostic Grants for the Center for Inclusive Computing. Prior to joining the Center, she held multiple roles in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, most recently as the Assistant Director of Student Services, creating and managing student success and engagement initiatives. She also served as an academic advisor for Khoury students. Megan earned a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, a BS in mathematics education from Purdue University, and previously was a middle and high school math teacher.
Dr. Manuel A. Pérez Quiñones is Professor of Software and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). His research interests include human-computer interaction, CS education, and diversity issues in computing. He holds a DSc from The George Washington University and a BA & MS from Ball State University. He has over 100 refereed publications. He has served on several boards for nonprofits, advisory board for national organizations, chair/president of Hispanic Caucus at two institutions, conference leadership for Tapia and SIGCSE conferences, and held several administrative positions in academia. He has received several recognitions for his service in diversity in computing, among them: ACM Distinguished Member (2019); CRA Nico A. Haberman award (2018); Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award (2017). He is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
LaToya Shuler is the CIC Program Coordinator, focusing on contracting, portfolio operations, and events. Before joining the CIC she worked in the Dean’s office at Khoury College of Computer Sciences and, most recently, was a member of the College’s Human Resources team overseeing online Teacher Assistant hiring. LaToya earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College. Prior to joining Northeastern, LaToya worked at UMass Boston where she was responsible for connecting students with the resources they needed to pursue their studies.
Sally Wynn is a Grants Program Manager at the Center for Inclusive Computing. She earned a master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University with a certificate in Health Policy & Law.
Sally Wynn’s areas of study include understanding societal and institutional barriers to accessing opportunities, especially regarding women and marginalized groups in the United States. Prior to joining the Center, Sally worked at a non-profit in Boston where she focused on the intersection of respiratory health and health equity in New England.
Professor Carla E. Brodley is the Dean of Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University, where she serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Inclusive Computing and holds a tenured appointment in Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Dr. Brodley served as dean of Khoury College from 2014-2021. Prior to joining Northeastern, she was a professor of the Department of Computer Science and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Tufts University (2004-2014). Before joining Tufts, she was on the faculty of the School of Electrical Engineering at Purdue University (1994-2004).
A fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Brodley’s interdisciplinary machine learning research led to advances not only in computer and information science, but in areas including remote sensing, neuroscience, digital libraries, astrophysics, content-based image retrieval of medical images, computational biology, chemistry, evidence-based medicine, and predictive medicine.
Brodley’s numerous leadership positions include serving as program co-chair of the International Conference on Machine Learning, co-chair of AAAI, and associate editor of the Journal of AI Research and the Journal of Machine Learning Research. She previously served on the Defense Science Study Group, the board of the International Machine Learning Society, the AAAI Council, the executive committee of the Northeast Big Data Hub, and DARPA’s Information Science and Technology Board.
Carla is on the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the Board of Directors of Alegion, Inc . Additionally, she serves on the Computing Research Association Board of Directors, and is a member of Mass Technology Leadership Council.
Catherine Gill oversees business development and strategic partnerships for Khoury College. She is also currently the managing director for the Align Master’s Program at Northeastern University. Align provides a direct path to a Master’s in Computer Science for non-computer science majors and people without programming experience.
Prior to assuming this role, Gill was Executive Vice President at Root Capital, a social enterprise that provides financing and advisory services to rural businesses in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. At Root Capital, she also played a leadership role in developing the Women in Agriculture Initiative, which has invested in more than one hundred gender-inclusive businesses across the globe. Gill holds a bilingual MBA from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE) in Barcelona, Spain, and a B.A. in ancient Greek from Wellesley College; and serves on the boards of the Partnership for Gender Equity and the Criterion Institute.
Megan Giordano is the Program Manager of Diagnostic Grants for the Center for Inclusive Computing. Prior to joining the Center, she held multiple roles in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, most recently as the Assistant Director of Student Services, creating and managing student success and engagement initiatives. She also served as an academic advisor for Khoury students. Megan earned a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, a BS in mathematics education from Purdue University, and previously was a middle and high school math teacher.
Dr. Manuel A. Pérez Quiñones is Professor of Software and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). His research interests include human-computer interaction, CS education, and diversity issues in computing. He holds a DSc from The George Washington University and a BA & MS from Ball State University. He has over 100 refereed publications. He has served on several boards for nonprofits, advisory board for national organizations, chair/president of Hispanic Caucus at two institutions, conference leadership for Tapia and SIGCSE conferences, and held several administrative positions in academia. He has received several recognitions for his service in diversity in computing, among them: ACM Distinguished Member (2019); CRA Nico A. Haberman award (2018); Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award (2017). He is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
LaToya Shuler is the CIC Program Coordinator, focusing on contracting, portfolio operations, and events. Before joining the CIC she worked in the Dean’s office at Khoury College of Computer Sciences and, most recently, was a member of the College’s Human Resources team overseeing online Teacher Assistant hiring. LaToya earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College. Prior to joining Northeastern, LaToya worked at UMass Boston where she was responsible for connecting students with the resources they needed to pursue their studies.
Sally Wynn is a Grants Program Manager at the Center for Inclusive Computing. She earned a master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University with a certificate in Health Policy & Law.
Sally Wynn’s areas of study include understanding societal and institutional barriers to accessing opportunities, especially regarding women and marginalized groups in the United States. Prior to joining the Center, Sally worked at a non-profit in Boston where she focused on the intersection of respiratory health and health equity in New England.
Professor Carla E. Brodley is the Dean of Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University, where she serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Inclusive Computing and holds a tenured appointment in Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Dr. Brodley served as dean of Khoury College from 2014-2021. Prior to joining Northeastern, she was a professor of the Department of Computer Science and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Tufts University (2004-2014). Before joining Tufts, she was on the faculty of the School of Electrical Engineering at Purdue University (1994-2004).
A fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Brodley’s interdisciplinary machine learning research led to advances not only in computer and information science, but in areas including remote sensing, neuroscience, digital libraries, astrophysics, content-based image retrieval of medical images, computational biology, chemistry, evidence-based medicine, and predictive medicine.
Brodley’s numerous leadership positions include serving as program co-chair of the International Conference on Machine Learning, co-chair of AAAI, and associate editor of the Journal of AI Research and the Journal of Machine Learning Research. She previously served on the Defense Science Study Group, the board of the International Machine Learning Society, the AAAI Council, the executive committee of the Northeast Big Data Hub, and DARPA’s Information Science and Technology Board.
Carla is on the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the Board of Directors of Alegion, Inc . Additionally, she serves on the Computing Research Association Board of Directors, and is a member of Mass Technology Leadership Council.
Catherine Gill oversees business development and strategic partnerships for Khoury College. She is also currently the managing director for the Align Master’s Program at Northeastern University. Align provides a direct path to a Master’s in Computer Science for non-computer science majors and people without programming experience.
Prior to assuming this role, Gill was Executive Vice President at Root Capital, a social enterprise that provides financing and advisory services to rural businesses in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. At Root Capital, she also played a leadership role in developing the Women in Agriculture Initiative, which has invested in more than one hundred gender-inclusive businesses across the globe. Gill holds a bilingual MBA from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE) in Barcelona, Spain, and a B.A. in ancient Greek from Wellesley College; and serves on the boards of the Partnership for Gender Equity and the Criterion Institute.
Megan Giordano is the Program Manager of Diagnostic Grants for the Center for Inclusive Computing. Prior to joining the Center, she held multiple roles in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, most recently as the Assistant Director of Student Services, creating and managing student success and engagement initiatives. She also served as an academic advisor for Khoury students. Megan earned a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, a BS in mathematics education from Purdue University, and previously was a middle and high school math teacher.
Dr. Manuel A. Pérez Quiñones is Professor of Software and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). His research interests include human-computer interaction, CS education, and diversity issues in computing. He holds a DSc from The George Washington University and a BA & MS from Ball State University. He has over 100 refereed publications. He has served on several boards for nonprofits, advisory board for national organizations, chair/president of Hispanic Caucus at two institutions, conference leadership for Tapia and SIGCSE conferences, and held several administrative positions in academia. He has received several recognitions for his service in diversity in computing, among them: ACM Distinguished Member (2019); CRA Nico A. Haberman award (2018); Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award (2017). He is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
LaToya Shuler is the CIC Program Coordinator, focusing on contracting, portfolio operations, and events. Before joining the CIC she worked in the Dean’s office at Khoury College of Computer Sciences and, most recently, was a member of the College’s Human Resources team overseeing online Teacher Assistant hiring. LaToya earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College. Prior to joining Northeastern, LaToya worked at UMass Boston where she was responsible for connecting students with the resources they needed to pursue their studies.
Sally Wynn is a Grants Program Manager at the Center for Inclusive Computing. She earned a master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University with a certificate in Health Policy & Law.
Sally Wynn’s areas of study include understanding societal and institutional barriers to accessing opportunities, especially regarding women and marginalized groups in the United States. Prior to joining the Center, Sally worked at a non-profit in Boston where she focused on the intersection of respiratory health and health equity in New England.
Professor Carla E. Brodley is the Dean of Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University, where she serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Inclusive Computing and holds a tenured appointment in Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Dr. Brodley served as dean of Khoury College from 2014-2021. Prior to joining Northeastern, she was a professor of the Department of Computer Science and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Tufts University (2004-2014). Before joining Tufts, she was on the faculty of the School of Electrical Engineering at Purdue University (1994-2004).
A fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Brodley’s interdisciplinary machine learning research led to advances not only in computer and information science, but in areas including remote sensing, neuroscience, digital libraries, astrophysics, content-based image retrieval of medical images, computational biology, chemistry, evidence-based medicine, and predictive medicine.
Brodley’s numerous leadership positions include serving as program co-chair of the International Conference on Machine Learning, co-chair of AAAI, and associate editor of the Journal of AI Research and the Journal of Machine Learning Research. She previously served on the Defense Science Study Group, the board of the International Machine Learning Society, the AAAI Council, the executive committee of the Northeast Big Data Hub, and DARPA’s Information Science and Technology Board.
Carla is on the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the Board of Directors of Alegion, Inc . Additionally, she serves on the Computing Research Association Board of Directors, and is a member of Mass Technology Leadership Council.
Catherine Gill oversees business development and strategic partnerships for Khoury College. She is also currently the managing director for the Align Master’s Program at Northeastern University. Align provides a direct path to a Master’s in Computer Science for non-computer science majors and people without programming experience.
Prior to assuming this role, Gill was Executive Vice President at Root Capital, a social enterprise that provides financing and advisory services to rural businesses in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. At Root Capital, she also played a leadership role in developing the Women in Agriculture Initiative, which has invested in more than one hundred gender-inclusive businesses across the globe. Gill holds a bilingual MBA from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE) in Barcelona, Spain, and a B.A. in ancient Greek from Wellesley College; and serves on the boards of the Partnership for Gender Equity and the Criterion Institute.
Megan Giordano is the Program Manager of Diagnostic Grants for the Center for Inclusive Computing. Prior to joining the Center, she held multiple roles in Khoury College of Computer Sciences, most recently as the Assistant Director of Student Services, creating and managing student success and engagement initiatives. She also served as an academic advisor for Khoury students. Megan earned a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, a BS in mathematics education from Purdue University, and previously was a middle and high school math teacher.
Dr. Manuel A. Pérez Quiñones is Professor of Software and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). His research interests include human-computer interaction, CS education, and diversity issues in computing. He holds a DSc from The George Washington University and a BA & MS from Ball State University. He has over 100 refereed publications. He has served on several boards for nonprofits, advisory board for national organizations, chair/president of Hispanic Caucus at two institutions, conference leadership for Tapia and SIGCSE conferences, and held several administrative positions in academia. He has received several recognitions for his service in diversity in computing, among them: ACM Distinguished Member (2019); CRA Nico A. Haberman award (2018); Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award (2017). He is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
LaToya Shuler is the CIC Program Coordinator, focusing on contracting, portfolio operations, and events. Before joining the CIC she worked in the Dean’s office at Khoury College of Computer Sciences and, most recently, was a member of the College’s Human Resources team overseeing online Teacher Assistant hiring. LaToya earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College. Prior to joining Northeastern, LaToya worked at UMass Boston where she was responsible for connecting students with the resources they needed to pursue their studies.
Sally Wynn is a Grants Program Manager at the Center for Inclusive Computing. She earned a master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University with a certificate in Health Policy & Law.
Sally Wynn’s areas of study include understanding societal and institutional barriers to accessing opportunities, especially regarding women and marginalized groups in the United States. Prior to joining the Center, Sally worked at a non-profit in Boston where she focused on the intersection of respiratory health and health equity in New England.
