Director of AACRC and Ethnic Programs and Services
Dr. Abercrumbie also serves as an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Africana Studies in the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as one of the major administrators responsible for representing and advocating for undergraduate students of color.
Email: eric.abercrumbie@uc.edu
Assistant Director of AACRC and Ethnic Programs and Services
This Cincinnati native began her professional career at the Univeristy of Cincinnati as a program coordinator directly after graduating with her BA in Business. Ewaniki earned her MBA from UC.
Email: mooreek@ucmail.uc.edu
AACRC Program Coordinator
Eric received his BA in Rehabilitation Counseling from Wilberforce University, where he also minored in music performance. Eric is an accomplished musician and has performed and recorded with many top gospel and jazz artists. He also serves as the assistant to the Minister of Music at Mt. Zion Woodlawn Baptist Church and owns his own sound and production companies.
Email: watfore@ucmail.uc.edu
AACRC Program Coordinator
Derrick is an alumnus of the University of Cincinnati. He graduated in 2000 with a BA in African American studies. Since graduating, he has completed an MA in education and a PhD in Educational Studies. He hopes to eventually become a professor in the discipline of education.
Email: derrick.jenkins@uc.edu
AACRC Program Coordinator
Patrice N. Barnes serves as a Program Coordinator for the African American Cultural and Resource Center. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio and alumnae of the University of Cincinnati where she earned her BA in Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, Patrice is extremely passionate about the development of students of color. Patrice coordinates Sisters Impacting Sisters which focuses on fostering a community of support and growth for Black Women at the University of Cincinnati.
Email: patrice.barnes@uc.edu