Biography
Jada Waddell is currently chief of staff of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). Only tackling their sophomore year of college at Rider University, Jada believes their participation in the MSLI program has accelerated their success here at Rider. Jada has been working for the CDI for almost a year (October 2022) as past executive director, Dr. Pamela Pruitt and her student workers sought them out. “The CDI believed in me and challenged me to be the sharpest I can be,” Jada will share to anyone about their position. As Chief of Staff, Jada oversees all operations of the CDI with the support of CDI’s Assistant Director, Shaun Williams. Along with their responsibilities at the center, Jada is a Psychology Learning Center Mentor, dedicated to garnering community within the psychology department and supporting incoming freshmen with their career goals. Jada looks forward to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to their career in psychology. Their passion is advocating for underrepresented groups on Rider’s campus and the greater community.