(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY) February 9, 2024 — Xiomara Giordano, Empire State University's assistant vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE). Giordano will serve on the Human Resources: Administration and Staff Recruitment and Professional Development Committee for a three-year term.

NCORE, the leading national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in higher education, is overseen by the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies at the University of Oklahoma (SWCHRS). Established in 1961, SWCHRS is dedicated to studying, understanding, and resolving human conflict, as well as fostering understanding and cooperation among individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. One of SWCHRS's flagship programs is the Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education.

As a member of the National Advisory Council, Giordano will play a crucial role in shaping the agenda for and planning NCORE's annual conference. Her expertise and experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion will contribute to the development of strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting understanding and cooperation within higher education institutions.

Giordano's appointment to the National Advisory Council underscores Empire State University's commitment to fostering inclusive excellence.