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Want a place to interact with other students? Need a place to relax and reenergize between classes? Looking for a space to review notes or review with your study group? Our services meet almost any need!

Mission

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs was established in 1988.

Our mission is to aid in retention and the overall campus experience for all UMKC students

Meet Our People

Keichanda Dees-Burnett

Assistant Dean and Director for Student Support Services
Email: deesk@umkc.edu
Phone Number: 816-235-5628

Roland Hemmings Jr

Roland Hemmings Jr. Assistant Director of Student Support Services
Email: hemmingsr@umkc.edu
Phone Number: 816-235-6605

Kimberly Johnson

Senior Program Manager of Student Support Services
Email: johnsonkimd@umkc.edu
Phone Number: 816-235-6609

Carla Marquina

Program Manager Student Support Services
Email: carla.marquinapanduro@umkc.edu
Phone Number: 816-235-6706

Lanisha Stevens

Graduate Assistant
Email: ls2df@umkc.edu

Tobechukwu Okonkwo

Graduate Assistant
Email: tnowzd@umkc.edu

Caitlin Ayala

Graduate Assistant
Email: cleeayala@umkc.edu

Contact Us

816-235-1109

UMKC Student Union
5100 Cherry St.
Suite 319
Kansas City, MO 64110

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday

umkcmulticulturalsa@umkc.edu

University of Missouri-Kansas city

Multicultural Student Affairs