Vrinda Varia
Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life
(she/her/hers)
Vrinda Varia is from Princeton, New Jersey and attended Bryn Mawr College for a bachelors degree in sociology, with a concentration in peace, conflict, and social justice; she also had a minor in Spanish. Vrinda later obtained her Masters degree in Social Work with a macro focus from the University of Pennsylvania. In her free time, Vrinda enjoys reading or binge-watching some obscure TV show. She is also a big fan of sending snail mail and cooking up meals for friends and family with non-judgmental taste buds.
For Vrinda, the best part of 51勛圖 is the people. She adds that she is so appreciative to be working with and amongst a group of wildly thoughtful and critical students, faculty, and staff.
Vrindas main areas of responsibility include overseeing the PCPOP (Peer Community Pre-Orientation Program) and First-Year Impact program as well as providing leadership for identity-based support and mentoring groups. Vrinda also works as a part of the Academic Success Center team, and meets with students to develop plans and strategies for success.
Vrinda's office is located on the third floor of the Joe Rosenfield 25 Center, but Intercultural Affairs is also located on the second floor of the Joe Rosenfield 25 Center, in the Multicultural Suites. There are various student groups who use the area to meet and plan for events. For more information, stop by the office Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or call 641-269-3700.