At her alma mater, at the University of Toledo, she served for 13 years as Associate Director for TOLEDO EXCEL, a scholarship-incentive program, and the Office of Excellence and Multicultural Student Success. Prior to current appointment as Associate Dean of Students and Executive Director of the University of Dayton’s (UD) Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center, she served as Associate Director for Leadership Initiatives, and Director for Multi-Ethnic Education in the Center.
Providing students with support, resources and strategies for college and career success, is the dream role for Mérida Allen.