Nadia M. Bazzy, EdD (she/her) is the director of the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) at the University of Michigan. She previously served as interim leadership support for the William Monroe Multicultural Center, the interim director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC), and the assistant director of Sexual Misconduct at the Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR) at the University of Michigan. Nadia received her doctorate in leadership and innovation from New York University. She also holds a postgraduate certification from Oakland University in Couple and Family Counseling and is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and AAMFT Clinical Fellow. She has been in private practice since 2011. Nadia also holds an MA in conflict transformation and peacebuilding from Eastern Mennonite University with a concentration in psycho-social recovery. Nadia has lectured and consulted nationally for over 20 years on various topics including conflict, peacebuilding, reconciliation, relationships, and trauma healing. She has previously worked and consulted in different sectors including: non-profit, corporate, and government. Nadia's areas of interest are equitable co-curricular experiences for BIPOC students in higher education and trauma-informed care.
Educational background
- EdD in leadership and innovation, New York University
- MA in conflict transformation and peacebuilding, Eastern Mennonite University
Professional associations
- Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
Appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a term expiring June 30, 2026
Contact
Street Address:
3000 Michigan Union
Ann Arbor, MI
48109-1308