Meet the Staff

Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Director

In September of 2009, Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah began working as the Director of Multicultural Affairs at Hilbert College. She has been working in higher education for over 7 years and holds a doctoral degree in American Studies specializing in Women’s Studies from the University at Buffalo. In addition to this, she has a background in Sociology and African American Studies and has taught several courses in women studies, popular culture, family and media studies. 
 
In her current role, Dr. Jabbaar-Gyambrah manages the day-to-day office operations, serves as a diversity consultant for the campus community, advises the Common Ground Club, and provides academic, cultural, and social support to students. She believes in the concept “it takes a whole village” to ensure the holistic (e.g., academic, social, cultural, etc.) success of students.
 
Tia Carter, Graduate Assistant

Originally from the Bronx, NY, Tia relocated to Buffalo, NY to attend Daemen College. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Soon thereafter, Tia quickly realized her passion for higher education while working as a counselor for Higher Educational Opportunity Program (HEOP) at Daemen College. Her desire is to positively impact students, as well as, help create a diverse and conducive learning environment for all students at Hilbert College. Currently, Ms. Carter is pursuing her Master’s in Higher Education at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York.