EriKa Monfort has been named the Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee in July, 2022. 

After working in Residence Life for the past six years, EriKa has recently transitioned out to pursue her passion in diversity, inclusion and equity work. Much like Student Affairs, EriKa’s working philosophy is student centered, focusing on the personal development of students in relation to their peers, environment, and their intellectual growth.

EriKa understands the importance of allowing space for students to be autonomous while holding them accountable and instilling confidence in their ability to not only sustain but to elevate and amplify their purpose.

Her passion for inclusion, intersectional equity, healing and belongingness has been the drive behind her transition and journey through diversity, equity and inclusion work. Among the social and economical climate on both a local and national level, EriKa has been integral in sustaining the operations of the Multicultural Center throughout the Simmons virtual experience, this includes cross-departmental collaborations and partnerships with both the Affinity student organizations and Alumni/nae organizations. EriKa brings a wealth of experience, authenticity and growth to the MultiCultural Center and we are excited about her new role as the Director.