The Office of EDI-AR is currently supported by the following staff members.

Priscilla Tsuasam (she/her)

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.

Chery Ralhn (she/her)

Program Manager

Personal Profile

Chery Ralhn, MCPM, B. Comm. (Co-op) is a strategic leader and project management professional with more than 18 years of experience at Memorial University, where she has built a career advancing institutional priorities through collaboration, community engagement, and organizational leadership. She currently serves as Program Manager in the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR), supporting university's efforts to foster inclusive excellence, equity, human rights, and systemic change across all campuses. During her time in EDI-AR, she has led major institutional initiatives, leading complex projects, fostering collaborative partnerships through institutional engagement including Memorial University's first EDI-AR Strategic Planning consultation process, and its inaugural International EDI-AR Conference.

Prior to joining EDI-AR, Chery held roles in Alumni Engagement and Student Recruitment, where she helped strengthen relationships with students, alumni, donors, volunteers, and community partners while promoting Memorial University's mission locally, nationally, and internationally. Her connection to Memorial began as an international student from India, and she has remained deeply engaged with the university community throughout her academic, professional, and volunteer journey. Her passion for Memorial University's mission and her commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive environments continue to shape her work and volunteer contributions.

Chery holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative Education) with a concentration in Human Resources from Memorial University and a Master's Certificate in Project Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University. She has been recognized with two of Memorial University's President's Exemplary Service Awards for her leadership, collaboration, relationship building, and commitment to institutional excellence.

A passionate advocate for community engagement and lifelong learning, Chery contributes extensively through volunteer leadership. She serves as a Sparks Leader with Girl Guides of Canada, Board of Directors - MUN Childcare Centre, School Council and Hindu Temple. She is also a Reiki Master Practitioner and enjoys supporting the well-being and growth of individuals and communities. Outside work, Chery enjoys spending time with her family, and participating in community initiatives that support opportunities for young people to develop confidence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of community.

Known for her collaborative approach, relationship-building skills, and commitment to creating positive change, Chery brings a unique combination of strategic leadership, community-centered values, and operational excellence to her work at Memorial University and beyond.