Paving the Path for Increasing DEI at UMaine

Dr. Shontay Delalue ‘00, ‘03G has an inspiring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and has contributed to initiatives in communities throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Alaska, and beyond. A first- generation college graduate hailing from New Jersey, Dr. Delalue established the Student Immersion Support Fund at the University of Maine. This fund embodies her strong and unwavering dedication to increasing the racial and ethnic diversity of the University of Maine student body and providing opportunities for all students to engage across difference. She firmly believes, and research shows, that fostering increased interaction across gender, race, geography, and class is paramount to preparing tomorrow’s leaders.