Office of Student and Diversity Affairs
Welcome to the Office of Student and Diversity Affairs!
The Office of Student and Diversity Affairs (OSDA) assists and supports students, faculty, and staff with all matters related to admissions, student services, student life, and diversity and inclusion. OSDA members are available on site on the first floor of the College of Dentistry in Room 104 on Mondays through Fridays. OSDA has an open door policy. We are available by phone, internet, and in-person.
Your Information & Resource Center Is Always Ready to Assist You!
Your Information & Resource Center Is Always Ready to Assist You!
Dr. Darryl Pendleton
Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs
Dr. Pendleton leads OSDA with expert assistance from the staff team. You may contact Dr. Pendleton with any questions related to the Office of Student and Diversity Affairs. Dr. Pendleton is available via email and for both an in-person and virtual meeting.
Dr. Georgia Lymberopoulos
Director and Advisor of Pre-Dental Undergraduate Programs
Dr. Georgia Lymberopoulos joined the College of Dentistry Office of Student and Diversity Affairs in 2023 as the Director and Advisor of Pre-Dental Undergraduate Programs.
She will be primarily working with the UIC predental club and Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions – Dentistry (GPPA) students. Dr. Lymberopoulos finished her undergraduate degree at UIC and her Masters of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology at IIT in Chicago. She earned her DMD and MPH at ATSU Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. She has prior experience both in academia and private practice, and currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College.
Braulia Espinosa
Director of Student and Diversity Affairs
You may contact Braulia with any questions related to the Office of Student and Diversity Affairs, including questions about accessing College and University student services, student leadership development programs, and student organization information. Braulia also manages all areas of student admissions and enrollment including management of the Dentistry Urban Health Program(UHP). Braulia is available via email and for both an in-person and virtual meeting.
Meah Rogers
Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
Meah has served as the Associate Director of DEIB since February 2023, and is responsible for coordinating and liaising with institutional programs and services designed to define, understand, assess, foster and cultivate an inclusive culture within the College. She aids in the collaboration and development of University initiatives designed to enhance diverse recruitment and retention of students, faculty and staff, as well as serving as a bridge between institutional programs and stakeholders, and community partnerships
Meah joined OSDA in April 2020, previously as the Assistant Director of OSDA, assisting with student admissions, recruitment and enrollment, as well as advising within the UHP Post-Baccalaureate Program.
Millie Mendez
Student Advocate
The goal of the Student Advocate is to provide students with guidance and support free of judgement and approached with an open mind and positive attitude. The Student Advocate serves as a sounding board and resource for students that may need assistance or advice with concerns or issues including academics, personal and or general life situations. Advocate Millie Mendez, provides neutral, confidential and independent guidance by listening, providing encouragement and connecting students with the appropriate university and community resources. The resources provided will be aligned to meet the student’s personal needs. Faculty and staff assisting students with academic or personal challenges also have access to these resources and are encouraged to contact the student advocate as needed.
Alia Mir, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Contact Our Team
Contact
Dr. Darryl D. Pendleton
Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs
801 South Paulina Street, Room 102GD
312-355-1670
Dr. Georgia Lymberopolous
Director and Advisor of Pre-Dental Undergraduate Programs
801 S. Paulina Street, Room 104
Ms. Braulia Espinosa
Director of Student and Diversity Affairs
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104B
312-355-0320
Ms. Meah Rogers
Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104C
312-355-1327
Ms. Millie Mendez
Student Advocate
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104
Ms. Alia Mir
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
801 South Paulina Street, Room 530 CC
312-996-9469
OSDA Office Hours
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