SUNY Downstate Medical Center Office of Diversity

Kevin L. Antoine, Chief Diversity Officer

email: kevin.antoine@downstate.edu

Kevin Antoine, JD, is a leader in organizational change, global diversity, and health equity. Dr. Antoine is a frequent speaker and lecturer at conferences, government agencies and non-governmental agencies.

Dr. Antoine has been recognized for his work by organizations that include the Harvard School of Public, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health, and the College of Staten Island's Minority Access Program. Dr. Antoine is also active in New York City community affairs and serves on the Staten Island Advisory Board of the New York City Urban League.

Prior to coming to Downstate, Dr. Antoine served as the Director of Office of Government Affairs and Diversity at the City University of New York College of Staten Island, a Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, and as an attorney for the Equal Employment Office of the Federal Judiciary.

Dr. Antoine has a Doctor of Law degree from the College of William and Mary School of Law, an executive certificate in Organization Change from Cornell University, and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is also a former U.S. Air Force Captain.

Jean Waters-Scharfman, Affirmative Action Coordinator

email:jean.waters-scharfman@downstate.edu

Jean Waters-Scharfman is Affirmative Action Coordinator for the Office of Diversity & Affirmative Action at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Prior to coming to Downstate, Ms. Waters-Scharfman worked at the law firm of Koerner Silberberg & Weiner LLP, first as an Estates & Trusts Legal Secretary and then as a Residential Real Estate Paralegal. In 2003, she joined Downstate's Office of Workforce Training & Development, transferring to the Office of Diversity in 2005.

Ms. Waters-Scharfman has a bachelor's degree from New York University and a Certificate in Equal Employment Opportunities Studies from Cornell University's School of Industrial & Labor Relations. She also has a paralegal certificate from Baruch College, and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Baruch College.

Vacant: Diversity Development Officer