Eastern Michigan University has named Sharon L. Abraham,
of Lathrup Village, as its new director of diversity.
Abraham's appointment is effective immediately, pending
approval by the Board of Regents.
"Sharon Abraham's presence at the University comes at
an important moment in its history. While the institution
is presently diverse, it aspires to be more so. Perhaps,
more important, we intend to leverage our diversity toward
intentional intercultural outcomes for all students. And
Sharon's experience and abilities are key to our success
with this," said EMU President John Fallon.
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While a number of qualified persons applied for EMU's
director of diversity and affirmative action position,
it was the consensus of the committee that Ms. Abraham
was, without question, the most qualified candidate for
the position," said Ken McKanders, University counsel and
chair of the search committee. "(She) has more than 15
years experience in diversity, affirmative action and human
resources within the public and private sectors."
Abraham was director of public school academics and
urban partnerships at Oakland University from 2002-2004.
From 1996-2002, she was director of Oakland University's
office of diversity and compliance.
As director of diversity and compliance at Oakland, Abraham
was responsible for creating organizational change and
integrating diversity into a strategic vision; providing
advice and counsel to managers and senior level administrators
on issues related to human resources and diversity; and
creating a diversity marketing plan to help enhance external
perception of the university.
Abraham started her own consulting firm, Abraham and Associates,
in 2004. The firm provided diversity training and consulting
services to startup and existing businesses.
Abraham received her bachelor's degree in organizational
behavior and industrial relations from the University of
Michigan. She also received her master's degree in business
administration from the University of Michigan.
