Whitley Hadley

Whitley Hadley '13 (she/they), serves as the director of the MOSAIC department 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. 

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. She also earned a certificate in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership from the University of San Diego.

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 Department:

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

Under Director Hadley's supervision are:

• MOSAIC Senior Program Director
• Education Abroad Program Director
• International Student and Scholar Services Program Director
• International Student and Scholar Services Program Manager
• MOSAIC Peer Mentors