Sean Corlett
Name pronunciation: shAWn cORR-let | Pronouns: He/Him/His
Sean Corlett serves as chief of staff within NYU's Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation (OGI). He began his career in the non-profit and public education sectors, working as a consultant for a youth NGO in Nicaragua and as an advocate/college access counselor and special educator in New York City. Before NYU, Sean worked at the New York City Department of Education as chief of staff to the inaugural First Deputy Chancellor and chief of staff to the Deputy Chancellor for Specialized Instruction and Student Support (i.e., special education), serving NYC's 1.1 million students and their families with a core focus and function on advancing inclusion, equity, and access across the system. In his role as chief of staff within OGI, Sean directly supports and advises the senior vice president for Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation, collaborates closely across the Office's senior leadership team, and works with partners throughout the University. Sean earned his Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and Public Policy from Wesleyan University and his Master of Science in Education from CUNY-Hunter College.
Key People
In Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation
Lisa Coleman, PhD (she/her/hers)
Senior Vice President, Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation
Monroe France (he/him/his)
Senior Associate Vice President, Global Engagement and Inclusive Leadership
Karen Jackson-Weaver, PhD (she/her/hers)
Senior Associate Vice President, Global Faculty Engagement and Innovative Advancement
Chris Woods (he/him/his)
Senior Director, Inclusive Policy; Director, LGBTQ+ Center
Emy Cardoza (she/her/hers)
Director, Global Diversity Education and Faculty Engagement
Autumn Rain, PhD (she/her/hers)
Deputy Chief of Staff; Administrative Manager
Tera Nakata (she/her/hers)
Senior Associate Director, Strategic Projects, Communications, and Design
Leiry Santos (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP)
Christopher Griffin (they/she/he)
Assistant Director, LGBTQ+ Center