Dr. Taran McZee

Dr. Taran McZee, Ph.D., currently serves as the Vice President for Belonging & Culture at Albion College since January 2023. Prior to this role, Dr. McZee held several key positions in diversity, equity, and inclusion across various institutions, including serving as the Chief Diversity Officer at Holland Public School District and the Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Dr. McZee's extensive experience includes developing and implementing institutional diversity plans, increasing the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups, and fostering inclusive environments in educational settings. Dr. McZee earned a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kentucky and holds both a Master's degree in Educational Administration Community Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Central Michigan University.