Roxane Maiko Byrne, PhD is a higher education professional who has worked for over 25 years teaching, counseling, and developing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging programs in the education and non profit sectors. Roxane holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a PhD in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University. Roxane’s research and professional interests include exploring issues of race, identity, critical multiracial studies, and belongingness in higher education. Roxane currently serves as the Director of Student Equity and Engagement Programs at Santa Barbara City College where she oversees multiple programs including the Dream Center for Undocumented student success, the Rising Scholars program for formerly incarcerated and system impacted students, the Pride Program for LGBTQ+ students, the Centers for Equity and Social Justice, the Homeless and Housing Insecurity Program, and the Basic Needs Program. Roxane enjoys spending her free time exploring the world with her husband Akil, their two adult children, and their toddler!
