Whitley Hadley (she/they)

Whitley Hadley '13 (she/they), serves as the director of the MOSAIC Office at UCCS. Hadley finds joy in cultivating inclusive, affirming, fun, and intellectually enriching spaces with students. Their professional experiences have heavily leaned towards cultural preservation and exploration, leadership development, and cultural center management. 

Hadley is a first-generation alumna of UCCS and holds a dual bachelor's degree in Communication and in Women's and Ethnic Studies. As a student she was heavily involved in the Black Student Union, Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, Clyde's Guides, the step and dance team, and served as a Peer Leader for GPS. She also earned a certificate in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership from the University of San Diego.

Additionally, Hadley has a master's degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) from Colorado State University (CSU). Their portfolio focused on Black women's identity development and leadership at predominantly white institutions (PWI). While in the CSU SAHE program she held an assistantship with the Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLiCE) office, participated in an education abroad experience to Doha, Qatar, and had practicums with the Black, African American Cultural Center (B/AACC), International Education, and in Student Life at Langston University (a historically Black university- HBCU) in Oklahoma. 

Prior to their role at UCCS, they served as the associate director for multicultural affairs at Smith College- a historically women's institution in Massachusetts. She has also served as the Inclusion Program Coordinator at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)- an emerging Minority Serving Institution.  

Hadley enjoys dancing, reading, spending time with friends, short walks to absorb the sun, game nights with her family, crafting and sewing, and practicing her French.

Areas of Focus within the MOSAIC:

• Student Advising and Advocacy
• Supervision and Office Management
• Strategy and Assessment
• MOSAIC Gateway Program
• MOSAIC Retreats
• First2Go Program
• Office Budget and Fundraising
• Practicum Students
• Campus Culture Initiatives (i.e., You Belong Project, Restorative Dialogue Circles)

Under Director Hadley's supervision are:

• Senior Program Director of MOSAIC
• Program Director of Education Abroad
• Program Director of International Student and Scholar Support
• Program Manager of International Student and Scholar Support
• MOSAIC Peer Mentors (student staff)