A passionate staff dedicated to your inclusion.
AnnaMaria Omilanowicz,
Director of Multicultural Life and Diversity
AnnaMaria was born in Queens, NY and moved to the Central NY area in the year 2000. She attended Utica College and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics in 2010. After working at Utica College for three years, first as an Assistant Director of Admissions, covering travel in the NYC, DC and MD areas and then as a counselor in Opportunity Programs, AnnaMaria decided that she wanted to further her career in Student Affairs and go back to school for her master’s.
In May 2015, she graduated with her Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Syracuse University while she worked as one of the Graduate Assistants in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. AnnaMaria is Greek as well and is an hermana of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. While pursuing her master’s, she also served as a practicum student in the Days-Massolo Cultural Education Center at Hamilton College and the Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services at Syracuse University. AnnaMaria’s goal is to continue to promote equitable educational experiences for all students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, religion, documentation status and all other aspects of human differences.
Katrina Hodge, Assistant Director
Katrina was born and raised in the state of Maryland. In May 2018, she graduated cum laude from Chowan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. While at Chowan, she served as a Resident Assistant for the Summer Session program at Duke University. After graduating from Chowan, Katrina chose to pursue a career in Student Affairs. She accepted a Graduate Assistant position as a Residence Life Coordinator at Elmira College where she earned a Master of Science degree in General Management with a Business concentration in May 2020. While at Elmira, she also served as the advisor of the Black Student Union. Katrina was the Residence Hall Director for Dragon Hall at SUNY Cortland for two years prior to joining the MLDO. Katrina earned her Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University in August 2023.
As a first-generation college graduate, Katrina is passionate about creating inclusive environments in higher education along with supporting and empowering all students through their college enrollment. In her free time, Katrina enjoys cooking, traveling and listening to music.
Melissa Greene, Administrative Assistant
Melissa was born and raised in Cortland, NY. She attended classes in early childhood development at Tompkins Cortland Community College, while also working as an in-home Health Aide for 5 years. Then, having found interest in caretaking, Melissa worked as a childcare teacher for 5 years at the Cornell Child Care Center, a Fortune 500 Company. From there, she moved on to the role of Office Manager for the childcare center. With over 11 years of experience, Melissa is a highly skilled Administrative Assistant dedicated to enhancing organizational efficiency. Melissa's meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in office management have been evident throughout her career. Her expertise extends to managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling various administrative responsibilities with precision. Armed with skills in office software and excellent communication abilities, Melissa consistently ensures seamless operations and fosters a productive work environment.
In her previous role at the Cornell Child Care Center, Melissa successfully implemented streamlined filing systems that significantly reduced retrieval time and enhanced overall workflow. Her proactive approach and ability to handle multiple tasks in high-pressure situations have made her an indispensable part of the team. With a proven track record of success, Melissa Greene is poised to continue contributing to organizational success and efficiency as a dedicated Administrative Assistant. Transiting into a role within higher education, Melissa hopes to continue her learning outside the administrative role and grow in learning on matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion so she can best support the students she works with.
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