Our Staff

The Office of Equity and Inclusion Programs is located in Kappa House:
9 Library Road
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504

General Contact
Phone: 845-758-7456
E-mail: [email protected]
Daniella Mingo ’21

Daniella Mingo ’21

Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion Programs

[email protected]
845-758-7605
Office: Kappa House 111

Daniella Mingo was born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, and moved to Atlanta during high school. She arrived at Bard via the Posse Leadership Scholarship. Dani has a background in residence life, civic engagement, and mentorship. She graduated with a bachelors in sociology and has found great passion for mentorship and investment in youth development during her time here. She has been working with the OEI office since her first year at Bard where she has held roles as an office assistant, building manager, peer mentor, and eventually peer mentor liaison.


Karen Ruiz León

Karen Ruiz León

Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion Programs

[email protected]
845-758-7367
Office: Kappa House 107

Karen is an Ecuadorian/Asian immigrant born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She is a passionate bilingual/bicultural advocate dedicated to the success of her students and community through a holistic approach and the lenses of equity and inclusion. With a Master’s in Higher Education Administration and a Certificate in Social Justice Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Karen is at the forefront of ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed.


Tahj Frazier ’22 MAT ’23

Tahj Frazier ’22 MAT ’23

Academic Advisor of Equity and Inclusion Programs

[email protected]
Office: Kappa House 101

Tahj Frazier, a product of Bard Early College New Orleans, Bard College, and a graduate of Bard MAT, brings a wealth of experience and passion for mentorship and leadership development. Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, Tahj's journey into academia was shaped by his background in sociology and a profound commitment to equity and inclusion. Tahj's involvement with Bard's OEI office since his freshman year underscores his dedication, having served in various capacities from office assistant to Post Bac Fellow for the Bard Early Colleges.