Our Team

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Director

Myriam Kadeba grew up in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa. She received her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron, Ohio, and has been working at VCU since 2016. Dr. Kadeba’s areas of interest include but are not limited to multiculturalism, advocacy and social justice, international affairs, community building, and mental health. Ultimately, she values helping to empower individuals and communities that hold identities that have been systemically and historically marginalized while promoting wellness, agency, community healing, and thriving.

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Associate Director

Joshua Lockhart is the Associate Director for the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this role, he provides leadership for programming and initiatives that foster student belonging, cultural awareness, and community engagement. He supervises professional and student staff, manages departmental operations, and advances the office’s mission to affirm, support, and empower students from all backgrounds. With more than ten years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, he is committed to creating environments where students feel seen, supported, and equipped to succeed. He is also pursuing his Doctor of Education in Leadership at VCU, where his scholarship focuses on student engagement and belonging.

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Assistant Director

Beck Oh is a student advocate from Northern Virginia. In 2018, she completed her undergraduate program at New York University, earning degrees in Journalism & Social and Cultural Analysis. They spent their time in New York building community and resources for student journalists of color. After graduating, Beck went on to work for an evening news broadcast show.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Beck began volunteering as a youth crisis counselor. The experience inspired her to apply to and attend Virginia Commonwealth University’s Master’s program for social work. They are passionate about community organizing, empowering students, and LGBTQ+ mental health.

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Administrative Coordinator

Dave was born and raised in Takoma Park, Maryland, and moved to Richmond, Virginia, in 1998. He began his career at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2005, working in Procurement Services before transitioning to the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in 2016.

As the Administrative Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Dave oversees daily operations, supports initiatives that foster an inclusive campus community, and supervises student staff. He also manages the office’s social media presence, ensures marketing compliance, and serves as a representative on the Student Media Board.

His professional interests include deepening his understanding of anti-racist and anti-fascist practices and leveraging his privilege to help build a more just and equitable world for all.