About the Office of Community and Belonging
The Office of Community and Belonging engages and collaborates with students, faculty, and professional staff to foster inclusivity and embrace diversity across UNE’s campuses, in its curriculum, through professional development, and in its recruitment and retention practices.
The office provides leadership and coordination around community and belonging initiatives, working to eliminate barriers to success for all members of our community — especially for historically underrepresented individuals — and ensuring that community and belonging are considered in every institutional decision.
Administration
The Community and Belonging Fellowship Program
The Community and Belonging Fellowship program supports a cohort of students on Biddeford campus, Portland campus, and within our online college, in their inclusive leadership development pursuits by providing hands-on belonging and inclusion experience within the UNE community and with its campus partners. The Community and Belonging Fellowship is a paid position and is supervised by the assistant provost for Community and Belonging and includes professional development and networking opportunities. The fellows support the general work of the Office of Community and Belonging while also working within a specific functional area like events and programming, inclusive leadership development, culturally-mindful social and other media representation, oversight of the Biddeford campus Cultural eXchange Lounge, and belonging trends among online students.
How to Apply
Applications for the Community and Belonging Fellowship positions for the 2026–2027 academic year will open by March 2026. If you would like to learn more about this program in the meantime, contact Shannon Zlotkowski, assistant provost for Community and Belonging, at szlotkowski@une.edu.
2025–2026 Fellows
Tabitha Ama Nsinga ’29
Tabitha, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is pursuing a degree in Public Health at the University of New England. She is passionate about improving community well-being and understanding how health policies shape people’s lives. In addition to her studies, Tabitha works as a Behavioral Health Professional, supporting and guiding children in developing emotional and social skills. Her work experience has deepened her interest in public health policies that promote equity and access to care. Outside of academics and work, Tabitha enjoys listening to music, learning about different cultures, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Amanda Cameron ’28
Amanda, from Methuen, Mass., is a Biochemistry major who plans to pursue a master’s degree in biotechnology after graduation. Amanda has taken on several leadership roles on campus, including being an Orientation Guide, an Admissions Ambassador, and the Secretary of the Club Rowing team. Currently, she also serves as the Class of ’28 Representative in the Undergraduate Student Government and is a DEI committee member. She enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.
Kha Cao Rā James ’27
Kha Cao Rā, from Washington D.C., is a Dean’s List student studying both Psychology and Finance at UNE. He will pursue a career in business after graduation and plans to use the interpersonal skills he gains from psychology to aid in his post-academic ventures. He holds multiple positions on campus — he is a Residential Advisor with the Office of Housing and Residential Commuter Life and a member of the UNE varsity men’s basketball team and various clubs. Kha is a nature enthusiast and foodie; he loves to explore UNE’s campus and the surrounding areas. He also indulges in all aspects of cuisine, from cooking to recipe browsing and his favorite, baking!
Huy Ha ’26
Huy is from Manchester, N.H., and is a Dean’s List student studying Medical Biology while minoring in Chemistry and Business Administration. He hopes to attend medical school and become a doctor. Currently, he works on campus as a Resident Advisor for the Office of Housing and Residential Life, a peer tutor in the Student Academic Success Center, and a research assistant in the lab of Stephen Fox, Ph.D. Additionally, he is the treasurer of the Pre-Medicine Club and the Photography Club. He is also fluent in Vietnamese. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, watching movies, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.
David Ezeh ’26
David, from Ashland, Mass., is a Medical Biology major on a pre-physical therapy track and plans to attend physical therapy school after graduation. In addition to being a Community and Belonging Fellow, David also works as an orientation leader. He holds many positions on campus, including president and founder of the Black and Latinx Student Union, treasurer and instructor for the MMA club, and the head coach of the women’s and men's club soccer teams. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, making and listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
Addie Ray ’26
Addie, from North Yarmouth, Maine, is pursuing a Master of Public Health in hopes of engaging in community programming and education with a focus on children’s and maternal health. As a Mainer, she is passionate about her local community, social change, advocacy, and health. In undergrad, she double majored in politics and religion while she worked on campus as a stage manager. Today, she is a full-time enrollment and retention counselor at UNE, supporting other online graduate students. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, concerts, being outdoors, and writing.