{"id":11716,"date":"2025-07-24T17:30:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T00:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=11716"},"modified":"2026-08-27T10:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T17:20:15","slug":"black-faculty-and-staff-directory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentsuccess\/office-for-student-success\/black-student-success-2\/black-faculty-and-staff-directory\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Faculty and Staff Directory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amber Colbert<\/strong>
Assistant Professor
Sociology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cassondra Lochard<\/strong>
Assistant Professor
Mathematics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cheryl Kearse<\/strong>
Curriculum Specialist\/Part-Time Faculty
Instruction\/Business Administration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grady Williams<\/strong> III<\/strong>
Associate Professor
Art<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kristie Hill-Cummings<\/strong>
Part-Time Faculty
Biology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mercedes Tiggs<\/strong>
Assistant Professor
Behavioral Health Counseling Services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sherehe Hollins<\/strong>
Assistant Professor
Ethnic Studies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nina Shmorhun<\/strong>
Assistant Professor
Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Richard Carr<\/strong>
Part-Time Faculty
English <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Taneisha Hellon<\/strong>
Assistant Professor & Counselor
Counseling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sterling Briggs<\/strong>
Part-Time Faculty
Sociology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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