LUMINOSITY - MEET THE TEAM
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DR. TALIA CARROLL PRONOUNS: SHE/HER/HERS
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK Alma Mater: University of Oklahoma and Penn State University Major: BA in English, M.Ed in Adult & Higher Education and Ph.D. in Higher Education Position at OCU: Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office Location: Clara E. Jones Administration Building, Suite 205
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Favorite Travel Destination: I used to live in Singapore and can't wait to visit again. Hobbies: Cooking! I love to try new recipes as well as make them up on the spot. Favorite Meal: As a dedicated foodie, it's hard to choose but today it's WINGS! Spicy or lemon pepper! Favorite Thing About OCU: The relationships I've built with people in our community.
PRONOUNS: HE/HIM/HIS
Hometown: Shawnee, OK Alma Mater: University of Central Oklahoma for my undergrad and Bemidji State University in northern Minnesota for my graduate. Major: B.A. in Communications and M.A. in English. Position at OCU: Director of Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office Location: University Center, Room 110 (across from the Bookstore) Hobbies: As a member of the Osage Nation, I love to dance in our traditional 'Southern Straight' style. I am also a published playwright and actor! Favorite Meal: I love any pizza, but Chicago-style from Pizzeria Uno and NY from Ray's in NYC (the real one on 11th) Favorite Thing About OCU: I love how passionate and motivated OCU students are. They inspire me every day!
