Who We Are

  • OMAC Leadership from left to right (Scott Velasquez, Bridget Collier, Terrell Odom and Mitchell Kittlaus)

  • OMAC leadership conducting a synthesis on needs assessment for military-affiliated students with the Diversity and Inclusion Studio.

Bridget Collier

Associate Provost for Equal Opportunity Programs
bcollier@uchicago.edu
T: 773.702.5671

The daughter and wife of a veteran, Bridget leads the Office of the Provost Equal Opportunity Programs, which includes the Office for Military-Affiliated Communities. 

Bridget provides leadership and guidance to the Office for Military-Affiliated Communities and is a champion for initiatives and programs for the entire military-affiliated community.  

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Terrell Odom

Director, Office for Military-Affiliated Communities & Assistant Dean of Students in the College
todom@uchicago.edu
T: 773.702.1527

Terrell is responsible for developing and coordinating efforts and specialized programs for the University’s military-affiliated communities, including undergraduate, graduate and professional students, faculty, staff, and all of their families. Terrell works closely with campus partners on applicable University policies and procedures, academic affairs, recruiting and admission, financial aid, housing, registrar services, campus and student life, and career counseling.

Terrell is a U.S. Navy veteran, having served as a hospital corpsman onboard naval ships, hospitals and alongside the U.S. Marines. He also serves as a licensed Veteran Services Officer and is able to assist veterans and their dependents with disability claims, indemnity payments and other services. 

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Scott Velasquez

Executive Director, Equal Opportunity and Access
svelasquez@uchicago.edu
T: 773.702.7994

Scott serves as the Director, Office for Affirmative Action, and he supports the Office for Military-Affiliated Communities with recruitment, outreach and planning. 

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Greg Sanchez MA '24

Assistant Director, Office for Military-Affiliated Communities
gregsanchez@uchicago.edu
T: 773.795.1792

Greg Sanchez is a U.S. Navy veteran specializing in creating impactful programs for military-affiliated students and veterans writ large. 

Currently serving as the Assistant Director for the Office for Military-Affiliated Communities at the University of Chicago, Greg leads comprehensive initiatives to empower underserved populations. He is the lead for UChicago's Veterans Restorative Justice Project, collaborating with the Circuit Court of Cook County, community organizations, and UChicago’s professional schools to provide rehabilitation and support for veterans involved in the justice system.

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