STAFFING

Keana M. Galloway was promoted to Assistant Director in 2011. In her new role as Assistant Director, she is responsible for overseeing the University's Affirmative Action Plans, Search Waiver review and the Academic Hiring process, including developing strategies related to recruitment and retention of women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and members of other under-represented groups.

Keana joined the Office for Access and Equity in 2006 as the Project Management Specialist and has served as the Liaison to the Chancellor's Status Committees. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Tanya L. Jachimiak joined the Office for Access and Equity in 2009 and was promoted to Associate Director in 2010. As Associate Director, Tanya provides oversight of the University's compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and affirmative action responsibilities. Tanya is also charged with managing OAE's Assistant Directors and other office staff.

Tanya received her Juris Doctor in 1998 from DePaul University College of Law and her Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Women Studies in 1995 from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She practiced employment law, including class action litigation and employer advising, for over eleven years at prestigious national law firms.

Kathy R. Irving joined the Office for Access and Equity in July 2012. As the new Assistant Equal Opportunity Officer, she is responsible for providing oversight and assistance with the Academic Hiring Search process. She also serves as a resource to units and search committees during all phases of the recruitment and hiring process. Kathy received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources from DePaul University. She has more than 18 years of human resources experience from a major Chicago University.

Donald Kamm joined the Office for Access and Equity as Assistant Director in 2011. As Assistant Director, Donn is responsible for handling issues and complaints related to equal opportunity, harassment, and discrimination. Donn also develops and provides employee training on a broad range of topics, including preventing harassment and workplace violence.

Donn received his Juris Doctorate from the University Of Toledo, College Of Law in 1996 and his Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Indiana University in 1987. Donn practiced human resources and employment law for several Fortune 500 companies working specifically in human resources and employment law before joining OAE.