biography

Marta Elena Esquilin is a social justice educator, higher education administrator, and DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) consultant.  She currently serves as the Associate Dean of the Honors Living Learning Community at Rutgers Newark, and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the American Studies Program within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She received her Master’s Degree in 2003 from Teachers College, Columbia University in Higher Education Administration. In 2005, under the leadership of Dr. Derald Wing Sue, she was a co-author of the seminal article, “Racial microaggressions in everyday life: Implications for clinical practice”.  American Psychologist, 62(4), 271-286.    

Prior to her role at Rutgers University-Newark, Marta served as the Director for Social Justice and Intercultural Programs within the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University, trainer/consultant for the Posse Foundation, and held various positions at non-profit organizations focused on youth development, access & equity in higher education, and community building.   She recently served as the National Lead Consultant for the BOLD Women’s Leadership Network and as the Board Chair of CLAGS (Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies), the oldest LGBTQ research center in the country.  She works as a diversity expert and consultant within organizational and educational environments including secondary schools, non-profit organizations, social service agencies, corporate settings, and higher education institutions around the United States.

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