Educational Equity Advisory Board

The Penn State Educational Equity Advisory Board is a community of distinguished, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals and organizations committed to promoting inclusive and equitable educational opportunities for historically underrepresented and underserved groups across the Penn State system. Our mission is to identify and dismantle barriers to success, leveraging our collective expertise to ensure that every learner has access to a world class Penn State education and the resources and support needed to thrive.

Alden, Mark F.

President, CwP Consulting

Derrickson, Rick

Vice President, External Manufacturing Organon

Pratt, Eric

Chief Credit Officer Brightwood Capital

Roser-Jones, Carla

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (retired)

Shorts, Joyce

Shorts and Associates

A. Singh, Steven

Director, Electric Operations, PECO and Exelon Company

Thornton, Troy

Chair, Educational Equity Advisory Board Partner, Client Solutions Group, Goldman Sachs Asset Management