Monroe France is the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence at Tufts University, as well as a Professor of Practice, Jonathan Tisch College of Civic Life. Monroe has over 25 years of progressive experience as an educator, professor, professional trainer, consultant, strategist, and keynote presenter and spans across higher education, non-profits, corporate sectors, arts and creative industries, as well as social responsibility, humanitarian, and philanthropic initiatives. As the inaugural Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence at Tufts University, Monroe France serves as a member of the president’s cabinet and is charged with guiding Tufts’ strategy for advancing institutional inclusive excellence. Previously, Monroe served as the Senior Associate Vice President for Global Engagement and Inclusive Leadership in the Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation at New York University (NYU). Monroe has a track record of providing strategic consultation and coaching on change management, inclusive and innovative leadership, as well as organizational assessment and transformation to senior leaders and executives across the globe. Monroe is an exceptional communicator and spokesperson and has given lectures and keynotes across the globe, including within North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Most recently, Monroe is often invited to present on the future of work and talent, leadership during times of crises, and approaches to fostering effective global partnerships. Monroe is currently a professor of practice at the Jonathan Tisch College of Civic Life (Tufts University) as well as a visiting thought leader for Woxsen University in India.

Katrina Moore is the Director of the Africana Center at Tufts, where she serves as a campus resource and educates the community on emerging issues regarding students of African descent. She is responsible for establishing the Center's vision and advocates on behalf of students in cases of intolerance and/or discrimination. She works closely with students and student organizations to develop effective programs and initiatives to enhance the co-curricular experience of students and build leadership skills. A sought-after campus leader, Katrina participates in committee assignments, both within the division and the broader Tufts community.

Rev. Elyse Nelson Winger became University Chaplain at Tufts University in October of 2020. She leads the Chaplaincy Team in supporting all religious, spiritual, and philosophical life at Tufts; educates about spiritual and ethical issues in society and the world; and coordinates pastoral care, multifaith initiatives, and strategic partnerships around the university and beyond. Before coming to Tufts, Rev. Nelson Winger served as Associate Dean of Students and Chaplain at Illinois Wesleyan University where she provided vision and leadership for religious, spiritual and multifaith life on campus and partnered with students, faculty and staff on a range of initiatives designed to support the University’s mission commitments to global citizenship, critical thinking, diversity, and the arts. She also led advocacy efforts related to students’ thriving, belonging, and well-being on campus and served as a Title IX deputy coordinator for student affairs.Rev. Nelson Winger is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has served congregations in Cairo, Egypt, Dearborn, Michigan and Bloomington, Illinois. She has served as a committee or board member for numerous faith-based and non-profit organizations, including nine years of service on the Board of Directors for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. She also enjoys writing and wrote a column for Gather magazine that twice received honorable mention in The Associated Church Press’ “The Best of the Christian Press” awards.

Boston native Christian Walkes is the Director of Education and Interpretation Programs at Museum of African History and a Ph.D. Student in Education at Harvard University where he studies the history of African American education. Prior to matriculating into his doctoral program, Christian earned an M.A. in Educational Studies from Tufts University and a B.A. in English and Secondary Education from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. In addition to his role as a museum educator and student, he serves as an adjunct professor in the College of Education and Human Development at UMass/Boston, and is a member of the Boston Writing Project’s advisory board. Christian holds memberships to the following professional associations: the American Educational Research Association, the Association for the Study of African American Life and history, and the American Educational Studies Association.