Mark D'Angelo

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning and Development Consultant and Trainer

Bio

Mark D’Angelo joined Carnegie Mellon University in August 2021 as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Learning and Development Consultant and Trainer. In this role, D’Angelo works with the entire campus community to advance the mission of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) at Carnegie Mellon through professional development. He develops, implements, facilitates and evaluates DEI professional development programs, workshops, and trainings that endeavor to cultivate cultural competency and enhance justice, equity, inclusion, awareness, and empathy. In his role, he also supports, connects, uplifts and enhances other DEIB efforts, programs and professional development happenings across the university. 

Prior to joining CMU, D’Angelo served as the assistant director for Student Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Delaware, a role dedicated to improving the experiences of historically minoritized students through the development and implementation of DEIB programs and workshops for students, staff and faculty. He also worked in a similar capacity as a diversity and inclusion specialist at Salisbury University and began his career in higher education as a graduate assistant for LGBTQ+ Student Outreach & Support at Boston College. Before transitioning into higher education, Mark worked as a public school teacher in New Jersey where he foregrounded DEIB efforts in his classroom practice. Overall, he has extensive experience in the field of education focusing on DEIB issues, institutional equity, social justice and student support. 

D’Angelo received his Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences from Rutgers University and his Master of Arts in Elementary Education from The College of New Jersey. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in curriculum and instruction with a focus on LGBTQ+ equity in education at Boston College. He has presented at several symposia and national and international conferences and has been awarded for the same.