The portfolio for the Office of EDI-AR at Memorial University is currently supported by three staff members.

Priscilla Tsuasam

Executive Assistant 

Personal Profile

Priscilla Tsuasam is a Corporate Governance Professional with over 12 years of experience in several administrative and leadership positions. She holds a Diploma in Basic Education, a Bachelor of Education in Management, a Master of Business Administration in Corporate Governance and currently a PhD Candidate with the Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Prior to assuming the role of the Executive Assistant in the Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR), Priscilla accumulated valuable administrative and HR experience at the National Investment Bank Ghana Limited, Scotiabank St. John’s Canada, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services-Centre for Nursing Studies.  

Her research focuses on investigating how reengineered leadership models can advance diversity in senior leadership positions within Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions. Her published work includes articles such as "De/colonising plagiarism: Racialized graduate student experiences" and "Learning journals: creatively beginning the doctoral journey.

Deeply committed to youth and women's development, Priscilla has held several leadership roles. Notably, she was the first female President of the National Union of Ghana Students at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. She founded Youth In Focus, Ghana, an organization comprising over four hundred former student leaders and young professionals. This organization offers a platform for youth engagement in national issues and advocates for their inclusion in the design of national policies and empowerment projects.

Priscilla loves children as she was once a teacher at an elementary school for four years. She spends her leisure time bonding with her son and listening to choral music.

Cherry Ralhan-Khanna

Program Manager

Personal Profile

Cherry Ralhan-Khanna has been the program manager for the Office of EDI-AR since 2022. She has been with Memorial University for 15 years and is focused on sharing her passion for the university, in particular with prospective students. Ms. Ralhan-Khanna has previously worked with the Office of Public Engagement and the Office of Student Recruitment, but she has been actively involved at Memorial since she came to the university as an international student from India.

For example, she worked as a MUCEP student with the Blundon Centre, volunteered as orientation leader for international students, and was one of Memorial's first student ambassadors. Ms. Ralhan-Khanna completed a Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resources and Recruitment through Memorial University and a Master Certificate in Project Management through York University. In addition to her work with Memorial, Ms. Ralhan-Khanna loves to garden and spend time with her children, and volunteers with Scouts Canada in St. John’s, Feildians Athletics and school activities.

Emily Torrance

Marketing and Communications Advisor

Emily Torrance serves as the Communications and Marketing Advisor for the Office of EDI-AR. She first started at the office with a MUCEP position, serving as the Communication and Marketing Assistant, where she has played a key role in promoting and executing special events for the office. In her advisory role, Emily is dedicated to advancing Memorial’s EDI-AR goals and commitments through effective communication and strategic initiatives.

A proud Memorial Graduate, Class of 2025, Emily earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies, along with a minor in Business Administration. She is passionate about advocating for social justice and utilizing her skills to foster a more equitable world. During her leisure time, Emily enjoys reading, writing, watching films, and spending quality time with loved ones.