About Diane L. Jefferson

Ms. Diane L. Jefferson's work was devoted to advancing equity, inclusion and belonging at Shippensburg University. As the inaugural director of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, she was a tireless advocate for students, championing diversity and creating a welcoming community for all.
She inspired generations with her wisdom, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. She led with courage, teaching that community is built through respect, understanding, and love. Her legacy endures in the lives she touched, the opportunities she created, and the traditions she started, woven forever into the fabric of Shippensburg University.