Lamara D.
Warren earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a Master of
Science in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of
Missouri – Columbia (MU). Additionally, she earned a Post-Masters
Certificate in Institutional Research and Doctor of Philosophy in Higher
Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University (IU). Dr. Warren is
currently the Assistant Project Manager for the Alliance for African American
Researchers in Computing (A4RC). Her experiences include service at
University of Missouri-Columbia, Washington University in St. Louis, Indiana
State University, and Indiana University. She has devoted over thirteen
years to student affairs working in various student affairs roles as an
Admissions Representative, Greek Life Advisor, and First-Year Experience
Instructor, Residential Leadership Specialist, and Coordinator for
Multicultural Student Groups. Dr. Warren is co-author of an innovative
diversity tool, “The Game of Oppression.” Some of Dr. Warren’s areas of
interest include: diversity education and training; social justice
issues, leadership, issues of access, college choice, student persistence, and
assessment.