Latonia Payne, Program Coordinator Latonia Payne is a graduate of the University of Michigan. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in Afroamerican and African Studies. Prior to joining the MELDI staff, Latonia worked as an administrative and library assistant in the University of Michigan's Center for Afroamerican and African Studies. While at the University of Michigan, Latonia took a study-abroad course to South Africa where she served as a volunteer in an AIDS education project. She was also a member of the Black Volunteer Network. Dorceta E. Taylor, Program Director Dorceta Taylor is an associate professor of environmental sociology at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment. She also has an appointment in the Center for Afroamerican and African Studies. Dr. Taylor has been working on diversity in the environmental field for more than two decades. For a more detailed profile of her research, teaching and related environmental activities see her faculty bio sheet at: http://www.snre.umich.edu/faculty-staff-directory/faculty-detail.php?faculty_id=64