Staff

Keshia Booker, Interim Chief Diversity Officer

Keshia Booker, a native of Erie, Pennsylvania joined, Slippery Rock University professionally in 2017. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from SRU (Slippery Rock University) in 2016 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Thiel College in 2010.

Prior to joining the Office for Campus Climate and Culture she served the university for six years in the role of assistant director for multicultural development in the Office for Inclusive Excellence. While in that role she focused on creating opportunities for students to explore cultures and identities in a safe atmosphere through campus wide diversity programming. 

Prior to her work in higher education Keshia served as case manager for disenfranchised youth at George Junior Republic and a therapeutic support staff with the Barber National Institute. Keshia has a passion for helping others see potential in the youth of today and recognizes that with mentorship and proper access our students have the power and ability to create new and equitable systems.

Amber Holmes, Administrative Assistant

Amber Holmes, a native of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, joined Slippery Rock University professionally in January 2018.

Prior to joining the Campus Climate and Culture she served the university for a year in the role of clerical assistant 3 for Financial Aid and a clerical assistant 2 for over three years for Bailey Library, Student Conduct and the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Alexis Gish, Graduate Assistant

Alexis Gish, hailing from New Castle, Pennsylvania joined SRU’s office for Campus Climate and Culture as a Graduate Assistant in fall 2023. She earned two bachelor's degrees from Slippery Rock University in spring 2023, focused in Early Childhood Education, and Philanthropy Nonprofit Studies. Alexis is currently pursuing her Master of Education in SRU’s Reading Specialist and Instructional Coaching program.

Prior to joining the Campus Climate and Culture she served the university and student body for 3 years as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion as well as the chair of the Social Justice Committee for the SRSGA (Slippery Rock Student Government Association)

Alexis leads with a fervor for innovation, liberation, and a pursuit of justice. Her work across campus shows her track record for connecting with others committed to making higher education, and the world a better place. Passionate about education, advocacy, and possibilities, Gish is continuing her education and maintaining involvement on her campus that centers transformative power and institutional change. As a lifelong learner, Gish is always seeking opportunities to grow and collaborate. Connect with Alexis via email.