DMSA Staff
Jennifer Jones
Jennifer M. Jones serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Life, Director of Student Activities & Director of the Department of Multicultural Student Affairs. She received her BA in Sociology from Southern Methodist University. She also holds a Master of Liberal Arts from Southern Methodist University. Jennifer has been at SMU for 20 years. She is a member of a number of professional organizations where she serves on a number of committees. Her main objectives for the Department are to assist the university in its retention and recruiting efforts, be an educator and advocate for diversity on campus, and be a major resource for students in achieving academic success.
Ke'Ana Hardy
Ke’Ana Hardy is the Coordinator of African American Student Services. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at San Antonio in Communication with a concentration on Public Relations. She also earned a Master of Arts in Communication Arts with a focus on culture and media from the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Before joining SMU, Ke’Ana served as the Program Coordinator for Intercultural Services at Texas Woman’s University. Prior to that, she coordinated self-sufficiency programs and special events for low income minority families in San Antonio. She plans to use her past experiences in event planning and student organization advising to help promote cultural awareness and understanding to the SMU community.
Nessa Duque
Nessa Duque is the Coordinator of Asian American Student Services. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from California State University San Marcos in San Diego, California, and holds a Master of Education in College Student Affairs from Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles, California. While at APU, she served as the Graduate Assistant in the Office of the Provost and the Los Angeles Term Program where she developed a passion for engaging students in diversity, global education and service oriented opportunities. Nessa is excited to join the SMU team and plans to support students in embracing ones cultural heritage as well as connecting the university community through the celebration of diversity.
Fernando M. Salazar
Fernando M. Salazar is the Coordinator of Hispanic Student Services. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin with a minor in Mexican American Studies. His work experience ranges from the Texas legislature and the private sector as a consultant on Latino community issues. He is a Dallas native and has strong ties within the Dallas Latino community. His main objective for the Office of Hispanic Student Services is to unify student groups, produce strong leadership and promote Hispanic related issues on the SMU campus.


