Join Merrimack Faculty and Staff Employee Resource Groups

Employee resource groups, or ERGs, are internal communities of employees and faculty with shared identities and interests. Merrimack currently has 5 active ERGs. Each group is focused on creating space for like-minded people to connect with and support one another. The ERGs explore ways to collaborate with student groups that share their identities and passion, and also support the recruitment, retention, professional, and career development of employees who share these identities. Each group is chaired by two employees, whose contact information is listed below.

You can read the descriptions of each ERG and if you’re interested in joining any of these groups, please complete the form below.

International Faculty & Staff
The International ERG seeks to create a knowledge and resource pool from their experiences regarding unique challenges international employees face at Merrimack, to provide support for various communities at Merrimack including International students and scholars, to create a culturally diverse campus environment, and to provide a forum for socialization for new and continuing International employees.
Current Co-Chairs: Jolly Upadhyaya & Tahir Hameed

Merrimack Professionals of the Global Majority
Merrimack Professionals of the Global Majority seeks to foster networking, professional development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities with a focus on the recruitment, retention, learning, and advancement of faculty and staff at Merrimack College who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Merrimack Professionals of the Global Majority aims to increase awareness of cultural differences and advocate on the behalf of the BIPOC community within Merrimack.
Current Co-Chairs: Cristina Fernandez & Melissa Spencer

Rising Warriors Collective
The Rising Warriors Collective is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive community for new professional faculty and staff within the first seven years of their careers. Our mission is to provide opportunities for personal and professional development, networking, mentorship and cross-department engagement. Through workshops, social events and community building initiatives, we aim to empower new professionals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully to the college's mission and cultivate leadership skills that will propel their future success.
Current Chair: Justin Schimmel

Warrior Pride
Warrior Pride represents LGBTQIA+ ERG and seeks to promote an inclusive community for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer employees. Warrior Pride will serve as a visible, accessible resource for LGBTQIA+ employees and their allies and will provide LGBTQIA+ focused networking, educational, and social opportunities for the Merrimack community.
Current Co-Chairs: Catherine Chandler & Mark Adelung

Warrior Trailblazers
The First Generation ERG, Warrior Trailblazers, is dedicated to supporting and mentoring all First Generation employees at Merrimack. The Mission of the Warrior Trailblazers is to foster networking, professional development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities with a focus on the recruitment, retention, learning, and advancement of faculty and staff at Merrimack College who identify as first generation college students.
Current Co-Chairs: Jasmine McIsaac & Rachael Tampone

If you identify with any of the employee resource groups described above, please complete the form below to join the employee resource group(s)! You will receive a welcome email and join the mailing list for upcoming meetings, events, and opportunities to connect for each group that you join.

If you have general questions about Merrimack's ERGs, please reach out to humanresources@merrimack.edu.

Your Information

Preferred Name

Last Name

Merrimack Email

Merrimack Department

ERG Information

Please select which ERG(s) you would like to join:

Please select what types of events, meetings, and opportunities would be of interest:

Networking with faculty & staff with similar identities

Mentoring students at Merrimack with similar identities

Participating in Unity in Community Days

Social events & gatherings

Book club discussions

Service opportunities (i.e. Mack Gives Back)

Partnering with the Unity House and Office of Intercultural Initiatives

Monthly lunch groups

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