The Team
Faye Z. Belgrave, Ph.D.
Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Inclusive Excellence
Faye Z. Belgrave, Ph.D., is the Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Inclusive Excellence at VCU. Before her appointment in 2024, Belgrave was Associate Dean for Equity and Community Partnerships with VCU College of Humanities and Sciences. Her tenure with the university began in 1997 when she joined VCU as a Professor of Psychology, coming from George Washington University, where she was a faculty for over a decade.
Belgrave has been honored for her dedication as a teacher, researcher and social justice advocate. She has received numerous awards recognizing her work to foster equity and inclusion for VCU students, faculty, staff, community partners and beyond. Some notable achievements include VCU’s Presidential Medallion, a Lifetime Achievement award from the American Psychological Association, the Association of Black Psychologists Distinguished Faculty Award, an Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SHEV), and a distinguished alumna achievement award from North Carolina A&T State University.
Dr. Belgrave is nationally and internationally known as a researcher of health disparities, especially HIV and substance abuse prevention, community-engaged research and female-centered research. She has published numerous peer-reviewed papers and authored several books. She is the co-author of the first textbook on African American psychology, now in its fourth edition.
Brooke Berry, J.D.
Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Inclusion & Belonging in the Office of Inclusive Excellence
Brooke Berry, J.D. is the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Inclusion & Belonging in the Office of Inclusive Excellence. Previously Brooke Berry served in the inaugural role of Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion within the Division of Student Affairs. A lawyer by training, Brooke received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from North Carolina A&T State University. Prior to her arrival at VCU, Brooke was Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator at Marymount University and at Virginia Union University. Brooke is active in several community organizations and serves on the Equity & Inclusion Working Council for the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Brooke was recognized as a Northern Virginia “top 40 under 40” for her impactful leadership contributions. Her work is driven by the belief that true belonging and inclusion require active efforts to understand and incorporate diverse perspectives, with the ultimate goal of transforming institutional systems and cultures to be more inclusive and equitable for everyone.
Teresa Dulaney-Dewald
Senior Communications Specialist
Teresa Dulaney-Dewald researches, writes and edits speeches, video scripts and other communications materials for VCU leadership. In her role with Inclusive Excellence, Teresa developed the communications framework that supports the division’s goal to serve as an educational resource in support of the university community.
Teresa’s professional background includes freelance journalism, development, and K-12 and college-level textbook publishing. She worked as a freelance writer and editor for an assortment of publications before joining VCU in 2015. She earned her degree in English Literature from the University of Tennessee.
Corey Martin
Division Administrator
As Division Administrator, Corey Martin provides administrative and operational support and oversight to the Division of Inclusive Excellence (IE). In his role, Corey is the first point of contact for IE and is a liaison between the Vice President and other internal and external officials and organizations.
Corey began his career at VCU in 2012 and has worked as a staff member in varying administrative and HR roles for over a decade. These positions have fostered an interest and specialization in guiding other employees through university systems and policy with a welcoming and inclusive approach. Corey strives to advocate for staff initiatives and concerns through the lens of equity in all of his positions, roles, and service. He received his bachelor’s degree in Art History from VCU in 2012.