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The Office of Community and Belonging engages and collaborates with students, faculty, and professional staff to foster inclusivity and embrace diversity across 黑料网911鈥檚 campuses, in its curriculum, through professional development, and in its recruitment and retention practices.
The office provides leadership and coordination around community and belonging initiatives, working to eliminate barriers to success for all members of our community 鈥 especially for historically underrepresented individuals 鈥 and ensuring that community and belonging are considered in every institutional decision.
Administration
Shannon Zlotkowski, M.S.
The Community and Belonging Fellowship Program
The Community and Belonging Fellowship program supports a cohort of students on Biddeford campus, Portland campus, and within our online college, in their inclusive leadership development pursuits by providing hands-on belonging and inclusion experience within the 黑料网911 community and with its campus partners. The Community and Belonging Fellowship is a paid position and is supervised by the assistant provost for Community and Belonging and includes professional development and networking opportunities. The fellows support the general work of the Office of Community and Belonging while also working within a specific functional area like events and programming, inclusive leadership development, culturally-mindful social and other media representation, oversight of the Biddeford campus Cultural eXchange Lounge, and belonging trends among online students.
How to Apply
If you would like to learn more about the program, contact Shannon Zlotkowski, assistant provost for Community and Belonging, at szlotkowski@une.edu.
2026鈥2027 Fellows
Kha Cao R膩 James 鈥27
Kha Cao R膩, from Washington, D.C., is a dean鈥檚 list student studying Psychology and Finance. He plans to pursue a career in business after graduation, using the interpersonal skills he gains from psychology to aid in his post-academic ventures. Kha holds multiple positions on campus as a member of the 黑料网911 varsity men鈥檚 basketball team and various clubs. He is a nature enthusiast and foodie who loves to explore 黑料网911鈥檚 campus and the surrounding areas. He also indulges in all aspects of cuisine, from cooking to recipe browsing and his favorite, baking.
Addie Ray 鈥26
Addie, from North Yarmouth, Maine, is pursuing a Master of Public Health in hopes of engaging in community programming and education with a focus on children鈥檚 and maternal health. As a Mainer, she is passionate about her local community, social change, advocacy, and health. As an undergrad, Addie double-majored in Politics and Religion while she worked on campus as a stage manager. Today, she is a full-time enrollment and retention counselor at 黑料网911, supporting other online graduate students. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going to concerts, being outdoors, and writing.
Keith Lauren Martinez 鈥27
Keith, from Lebanon, New Hampshire, is a dean鈥檚 list student pursuing a Medical Biology major and a Business Administration minor. She plans to research dental schools abroad during her gap year following graduation and hopes to attend a school in England or New Zealand for graduate school. Keith has been an active student leader at 黑料网911, acting as the lead Orientation guide this past summer; the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion chair for Undergraduate Student Government; a weekly events director for the Activities Programming Board; and a ULEAD Leadership Fellow. Along with her leadership positions, she has held on-campus jobs such as ice arena staff member and her current job as a mailroom attendant. Beyond her busy schedule, Keith enjoys hanging out with her friends, reading, doing arts and crafts, and spending time with her hamster.
Tabitha Ama Nsinga 鈥29
Tabitha, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is pursuing a degree in Public Health. She is passionate about improving community well-being and understanding how health policies shape people鈥檚 lives. In addition to her studies, Tabitha works as a student coordinator for the Center to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice. Outside of 黑料网911, she works as a behavioral health professional, supporting and guiding children in developing emotional and social skills. Her work experience has deepened her interest in public health policies that promote equity and access to care. Outside of academics and work, Tabitha enjoys listening to music, learning about different cultures, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Sophia Johnson 鈥27
Sophia, from Monmouth, Maine, is a Biological Sciences major planning to pursue her doctorate in Optometry after graduation. In addition to being a Community and Belonging Fellow, she holds a variety of other positions on campus, including Campus Center building manager, Orientation guide, vice president for 黑料网911 Women in STEM and the American Red Cross Club, and social media manager for the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Club. Sophia is also a certified phlebotomist and an ophthalmic assistant. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and relaxing with her kitten.
Joslyn Griffeth 鈥29
Joslyn, from Caribou, Maine, is a dean鈥檚 list student studying Biological Sciences with a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In addition to being a Community and Belonging Fellow, she is an Orientation guide; a senator for Undergraduate Student Government; secretary of the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Club; a member of the 黑料网911 women鈥檚 rugby team; and a 黑料网911 Athletics employee. Joslyn is passionate about building community and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and included. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and teammates, exploring the outdoors, and trying new foods and restaurants.