Organizing Committee

Advisory Board

Dr. Erik Brenner (he/him)

Director of Diversity Initiatives & Engagement at Northeastern University College of Engineering

The New England Higher Ed Conference and the Neurodiversity Support Initiative is led by Dr. Erik Brenner. His motive is to enhance the support for neurodivergent individuals within the College of Engineering.

Marisa Chrysochoou (she/her)

Professor and Department Head, Department Head, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut (UConn)

Richard Harris (he/his)

Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Northeastern University College of Engineering

Charles Watson (he/his)

Assistant Dean, DEI, COE, University of Rhode Island (URI)