Meleani Bates M.a. (she/they)

Meleani Bates, M.A., is an accomplished Racial Equity and Inclusion Specialist at Prosper Portland, providing leadership in developing and implementing equity policies to address institutional racism. Bates also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Lewis & Clark College, teaching a course on Equity and Social Justice in Higher Education. Previous experience includes roles as a Multicultural Resource Center Fellow at Reed College, Guided Pathways Equity Consultant at Clark College, and various positions at Oregon State University, where Bates supported student success and multicultural initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration from Lewis & Clark College and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Ethnic Studies and Women’s Studies from Oregon State University.