PSAC Announces Social Justice Task Force
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. --- Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Commissioner Steve Murray announced Wednesday the creation of a Social Justice Task Force. The group will represent a broad spectrum of backgrounds with the common goal of combatting racism and injustice while focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion within the league.
The purpose of the Social Justice Task Force is to assist the PSAC and its member institutions in developing and recommending policy, programs, initiatives and education for the awareness, improvement, and success of the conference’s efforts in diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice.
“Athletics has often led the positive social movements in history,” explains Murray. “Our role in improving the conversations and circumstance within which our member institutions operate is critical. With the creation of the taskforce, we take a significant step in having a positive influence for particularly our student-athletes.”
The task force will be composed of a diverse blend of student-athletes, coaches, campus administrators and athletics department staff members, with at least one representative from each of the league’s 18 full member institutions.
| Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Social Justice Task Force Members |
| Name |
Institution |
Position Title (Committee Representation) |
| Molly Marnella |
Bloomsburg |
Faculty Athletics Representative |
| Scott Zema |
California (Pa.) |
Head Athletic Trainer |
| Jana Ashley |
Clarion |
Head Women's Basketball Coach |
| Marla Simmons |
East Stroudsburg |
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach |
| Katherine Robbins |
Edinboro |
Director of Athletics |
| Becky Perry |
Gannon |
Director, Center for Social Concerns |
| Richard Hsaio |
Indiana (Pa.) |
Graduate Coordinator, Sports Studies |
| Melinda Quinones |
Kutztown |
Director Multi-Cultural Services |
| Lindsay Reese |
Lock Haven |
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach |
| Nichole Book |
Mansfield |
Library Services, Chair DEI Committee |
| Stacey Gaudette |
Mercyhurst |
SWA/Title IX Coordinator |
| JC Morgan |
Millersville |
Head Football Coach |
| Ray Wrabley |
Pitt-Johnstown |
Faculty Athletics Representative |
| Andre London |
Seton Hill |
Assistant Football Coach |
| Chauncey Winbush |
Shepherd |
Director of Athletics |
| Chartice Wyatt-Thermil |
Shippensburg |
Director, S-A Academic Services |
| Torry Rollins |
Slippery Rock |
Associate Athletics Director |
| Damien Blair |
West Chester |
Head Men's Basketball Coach |
| Zane Lewis |
Shepherd |
Student-Athlete, Football |
| Rachel Johnson |
Indiana (Pa.) |
Student-Athlete, Women's Swimming |
| Laurie Carter |
Shippensburg |
President (Ex Officio Chair, President's Executive Committee) |
| Chris Snyder |
Seton Hill |
Director of Athletics (Ex Officio Chair, Athletic Administrators Executive Committee) |
ABOUT THE PSAC
Headquartered in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is an NCAA Division II Conference comprised of 18 institutions in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The member institutions are Bloomsburg University, California University of Pennsylvania, Clarion University, East Stroudsburg University, Edinboro University, Gannon University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown University, Lock Haven University, Mansfield University, Mercyhurst University, Millersville University, The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Seton Hill University, Shepherd University, Shippensburg University, Slippery Rock University and West Chester University.