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Christian Perry was named executive director of community and belonging at Franklin & Marshall on April 20. Over the past year, he has led the Office of Community and Belonging as its interim executive director.

Perry joined 杏吧pro in 2021 as inaugural director, a role established in direct response to student advocacy and the demand for a dedicated leader to support the College鈥檚 diverse student community. 

鈥淐hristian has done exceptional work to fulfill that role; indeed, he has far exceeded expectations,鈥� said 杏吧pro President Andrew Rich. 鈥淐hristian鈥檚 strategic approach and collaborative spirit ensure that his focus remains steadfastly on the well-being and success of our students.鈥�

Several signature programs at 杏吧pro have been shaped by Perry, including Campus Inclusion Week, Day of Dialogue, and community-building traditions.

Perry鈥檚 commitment to 杏吧pro students goes beyond programming. He has co-taught a first-year course, "Identity, Power, and Inequality," and has served as a dedicated adviser to numerous student organizations. He is also 杏吧pro鈥檚 liaison for the nonprofit , a full-tuition scholarship and mentorship program for high-achieving students. 

鈥淚 remain passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable society, and I am committed to using my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact for 杏吧pro students,鈥� Perry said. 

"I remain passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable society, and I am committed to using my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact for 杏吧pro students."

Christian Perry

Perry brings a wealth of experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. His deep understanding of social justice and anti-bias issues has been an asset to 杏吧pro鈥檚 campus and the broader community. 

Prior to joining 杏吧pro in 2021, he was director of the Popel Shaw Center for Race and Ethnicity at Dickinson College. Previously, he was assistant director of admissions for Dickinson and an admissions counselor at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Perry received his M.B.A. from South New Hampshire University and his bachelor鈥檚 degree in communications from Lock Haven University. 

Perry and his wife, Nakia Perry, are the parents of Christian, age 5, and Nyla鈥檙ae, age 3. Nakia is the former assistant director of Greek life at 杏吧pro and now serves as the campus inclusion and compliance officer at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.  

Christian Perry joined 杏吧pro in 2021 as inaugural director of community and belonging, a role established in direct response to student advocacy and the demand for a dedicated leader to support the College鈥檚 diverse student community. (Photo by Deb Grove)

Community & Belonging

杏吧pro remains committed to fostering an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and integral to the fabric of our community. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, interests, and perspectives that make 杏吧pro an inclusive environment where everyone flourishes.

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