OIE Staff

John N. Singer, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
singerjn@tamu.edu

Dr. John N. Singer (PhD, Ohio State University) has served as the inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in SEHD since 2019. His primary responsibility in this role is to provide thought leadership and strategic oversight for SEHD on matters related to climate, recruitment, retention, and equity and help coordinate efforts across SEHD to address these and other relevant matters. He has been a faculty member in the sport management program since 2006, where his research has focused on diversity and social justice in and thru sport organizations and the academy/higher education. He is author of the book, Race, Sports, and Education: Improving Opportunities and Outcomes for Black Male College Athletes (2019, Harvard Education Press). Dr. Singer has for several years now taught the diversity in sport course (undergraduate and graduate levels), and a qualitative research seminar that he developed for the sport management doctoral program upon his hire to the faculty at Texas A&M University.

Amea Thompson

Graduate Assistant
ameathompson@tamu.edu

Amea Thompson is currently a second-year masters student studying Public Service & Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management at the Bush School. Amea currently serves as a Bush Board Fellow for the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce. Amea earned a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication from Valdosta State University. Amea was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia – she finds joy in creating a diverse environment that is inclusive of students of a multitude of identities, experiences, and perspectives.

Jacqueline S. Turner, Ph.D.

Organizational Development Specialist
jsturner@tamu.edu

Dr. Jacqueline Turner serves as the SEHD Organizational Development Specialist with a focus on diversity, equality and inclusive initiatives. She grew up on the south Texas border (McAllen, TX) and is a fluent bilingual Latinx. She completed her BA in Sociology at Texas A&M University. She then taught in New Orleans, Louisiana with Teach for America as part of the 2002 Corps. After her TFA commitment, she returned to the Bryan/College Station area to teach bilingual and general education in Title 1 schools in Bryan ISD. She earned her master’s degree and doctorate in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University. She continues to serve in different capacities as a staff member, mentor, and advocate. Dr. Turner has recently served as an Assistant Research Specialist with the Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University. Dr. Turner’s areas of expertise and interests include organizational development, staff support, research, education in marginalized populations, creativity, and curriculum and instruction.

Erinn Whiteside

Faculty Leadership Fellow
erinnwhiteside@tamu.edu

Dr. Erinn Whiteside is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of special education in the Educational Psychology department. Before coming to A&M for the professor position, she worked in clinics, provided in-home behavioral services, served as an elementary special education teacher, and a school consultant for challenging behavior. Her areas of interest are supporting challenging behavior, promoting effective small group instruction, and supporting pre- and in-service special educators. Most recently, her passion projects include providing training for paraprofessional in Texas who serve students with autism, leading a book club for SPED students designed to foster tough conversations, and working with current in-service SPED teachers.

OIE Support Staff

Nicole Parker

Executive Assistant
nparker@tamu.edu

Nicole Parker (MPSA, Bush School of Government & PHR- SHRIM) has served the SEHD Office of Inclusive Excellence since 2020 providing support and service to the team, as well as acting as liaison to her primary role in the Office of Faculty Affairs, where she services faculty promotion, tenure, faculty training, and faculty performance evaluation at the Dean’s level. Her capstone thesis in graduate school was the economic recovery of unincorporated areas in Texas after Hurricane Harvey and she brings over 16 years’ experience at TAMU system, having served at both the Galveston and Qatar campuses. Nicole is passionate about inclusion and equality and was part of a nationally award-winning Diversity Office (CVM) prior to joining the SEHD team.

Zane Biggs

Administrative Coordinator
zanebiggs@tamu.edu

Zane Biggs currently serves in the SEHD Office of Faculty Affairs. Zane’s passion for people is well-served in his current work, which centers faculty hiring, onboarding, and retention. Prior to joining the Office of Faculty Affairs, Zane served as the Staff Co-Chair of the Climate and Diversity Committee in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management (formerly Health and Kinesiology). In addition to his current role, Zane also serves as the President of Aggie Allies, an organization focused on making Bryan/College Station and Texas A&M University a better home for members of the LGBTQIA+ Community.