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]
Jessica Gonzales Purcell

Jessica Gonzales Purcell

Director

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

Joining Bard from Española, New Mexico, by way of SUNY New Paltz, Jessica Gonzales Purcell is the new director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Jessica has committed the last 15 years of her career to supporting historically underrepresented individuals pursuing their academic goals through the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz. In her work, she strives to empower others and remind people they are seen, heard, and valuable. She is tireless in reinforcing the idea that each of us is inherently strong and integral to the positive growth and health of the future, which we contribute to with our actions and words. Jessica advises with a student-centered approach and has worked to bring the whole campus community and all its resources together to that end.


Daniella Mingo ’21

Daniella Mingo ’21

Assistant Director

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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. She 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. She has a deep desire to continue the work of equity and inclusion via mentorship and leadership development.


Tahj Frazier ’22 MAT ’23

Tahj Frazier ’22 MAT ’23

Academic Advisor

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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.