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Black Faculty and Staff Directory

As part of our commitment to Black Student Success, this directory highlights Black faculty and staff across campus who serve as mentors, leaders, and advocates within our academic and professional community. Whether you’re looking for academic guidance, career advice, or community connection, this resource is here for you.

Picture of Amber Colbert.
Picture of Cassondra Lochard.
Picture of Cheryl Kearse.

Amber Colbert
Professor
Email: acolbert@palomar.edu

Cassondra Lochard
Professor
Email: clochard@palomar.edu

Cheryl Kearse
Curriculum Specialist
Email: ckearse@palomar.edu

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Picture of Kristie Hill Cummings.
Picture of Mercedes Tiggs.

Grady Williams III
Professor
Email: gwilliams@palomar.edu

Kristie Hill-Cummings
Professor
Email: khillcummings@palomar.edu

Merecedes Tiggs
Professor
Email: mtiggs@palomar.edu

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Pipa of Nina Shmorhun.
Picture of Richard Carr.

Sherehe Hollins
Professor
Email: shollins@palomar.edu

Nina Shmorhun
Professor
Email: nshmorhun@palomar.edu

Richard Carr
Professor
Email: rcarr@palomar.edu

Picture of Taneisha Hellon.
Picture of Sterling Briggs.

Dr. Taneisha Hellon
Professor & Counselor
Email: thellon@palomar.edu

Sterling Briggs
Professor
Email: sbriggs1@palomar.edu