Meet the Team
Lindy Wagner
Director, IMPACT Center
Lindy is the assistant vice chancellor for inclusive excellence, education and development at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she began in March of 2020. Previous to being at SIUE she served in the Office of the Associate Chancellor for Diversity (now Office of the Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and provided a variety of training opportunities for faculty, staff, and students on campus. Lindy also served as an Assistant Director of Residence Life at SIUC from 2010-2015 and a full-time graduate teaching assistant from 2017-2019. In addition to working within the SIU system, she also facilitates workshops across the country as an Associate for the Sustained Dialogue Institute. Through facilitation she aids colleges and universities with moderating dialogue; understanding and implementing inclusive leadership; diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; and conflict resolution. She first became involved with dialogue initiatives while employed at Syracuse University in 2005 when she was a facilitator for Conversations about Race and Ethnicity (C.A.R.E.) Dialogue Circles. She continued her love for dialogue at Appalachian State University where she served as the Associate Director for Multicultural Student Development (name at that time) from 2015-2017. Lindy has served in various roles in student affairs for over twenty years and brings that experience to her current position. She is also certified as an Intercultural Development Inventory administrator and a CliftonStrengths Coach. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from Graceland University, a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Student Development from Kansas State University and is currently a doctoral candidate in Communication Studies with a focus on Intercultural Communication/Intercultural Training at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Britt Peterson, PhD
Director, IMPACT Pathways
Dr. Britt Peterson is the Acting Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Innovation and an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on microbiomics, microbial ecology, and insect-microbe interactions. She is a dedicated educator committed to student success, faculty support, and fostering a connected campus community built on care and communication.
