Karen Ferrer Muñiz
About Karen Ferrer Muñiz
Karen Ferrer Muñiz serves as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UMass Boston, bringing 25 years of experience in student life and development. She emphasizes campus diversity and has implemented initiatives such as the U-ACCESS program to address food insecurity and expanded services at the Counseling Center.
Work at UMass Boston
Karen Ferrer Muñiz serves as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at UMass Boston. In this role, she focuses on enhancing student life and development, drawing on her extensive experience in the field. Her leadership emphasizes the importance of diversity within the campus community, ensuring that all students feel included and supported.
Education and Expertise
With 25 years dedicated to student life and development, Karen Ferrer Muñiz possesses significant expertise in creating programs that support student needs. Her background includes implementing initiatives that address various challenges faced by students, particularly in areas related to wellness and accessibility.
Background
Karen Ferrer Muñiz has built a career centered around student affairs, focusing on the holistic development of students. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is evident in her work at UMass Boston, where she actively engages with diverse student populations to understand and meet their needs.
Achievements
Among her notable initiatives, Karen Ferrer Muñiz has introduced the U-ACCESS program, which addresses food insecurity among students. Additionally, she has implemented the use of a support dog to promote wellness on campus and has expanded services at the Counseling Center to better support student mental health.