Welcome – 2025 Gulf States Math Alliance

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Today I had to opportunity to support 2025 Gulf States Math Alliance Conference Chair, Dr. Joe Omojola, Professor at Southern University at New Orleans, by providing a welcome on behalf of Academic Affairs. It brings me joy to bring attention to academic excellence!

Welcome Address
Dr. Bree E. Cook, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)
2025 Gulf States Math Alliance Conference

Good morning, esteemed faculty, students, and distinguished guests.

On behalf of Southern University at New Orleans, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 Gulf States Math Alliance Conference. We are honored to host this gathering of brilliant minds from 28 colleges and universities across our region, all united by a shared commitment to advancing excellence and equity in mathematics.

A special thanks goes to the Chair of our organizing committee, Dr. Joe Omojola, and to all those who have worked tirelessly to bring this conference to fruition. We are also grateful to the Gulf States Math Alliance for fostering an environment where students and faculty can connect, collaborate, and inspire one another.

As we convene here at SUNO’s beautiful Lake Campus, I encourage you to take full advantage of the opportunities before you—engage in meaningful discussions, forge new partnerships, and explore innovative ideas that will shape the future of mathematics education and research.

This conference is more than an academic gathering; it is a celebration of the power of mentorship, diversity, and the pursuit of knowledge. Whether you are a student taking your first steps in mathematical research or a seasoned faculty member guiding the next generation, your presence and contributions are invaluable.

Thank you for being here, and welcome to the 2025 Gulf States Math Alliance Conference! May this be a weekend of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration.

Published by Dr. Bree E. Cook

Dr. Bree (Davis) Cook began her appointment as Vice President in May 2018. In this role Dr. Cook serves as the College’s Chief Academic Officer and as the Accreditation Liaison Officer. In her most recent position she served as associate dean of POC's School of Cultural & Family Psychology (SCFP). Dr. Cook has also held positions as the academic coordinator, assistant professor and clinical training coordinator in the SCFP. Prior to coming into higher education, Dr. Cook spent over 15 years in leadership and management positions in non-profits, serving as Family Based Services Director, Eden Dual Diagnosis Program Manager & IRB Chair and as a Staff Psychologist at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Dr. Cook holds a Psy.D. and master degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Multicultural & Community from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, and baccalaureate degree from University of California San Diego. She is also a Certified Family Life educator (CFLE). Dr. Cook has presented over 25 papers, seminars and workshops at a number of professional conferences such as, WASC Academic Resource Conference, Race, Ethnicity and Place Conference, National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates International Conference. She is a member of the Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27 of the American Psychological Association), National Association of African American Studies and the National Council of Family Relations.

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