Gina Merys is the Director of the Paul C. Reinert, S.J. Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at Saint Louis University. In this role, Gina creates, implements, oversees, and assesses Reinert Center programs and services for all faculty, teaching staff, and graduate students at the University. Trained as a rhetorician, examining language and language practices shapes the way she approaches the many forms of her work. She has particular interest in promoting Ignatian pedagogical practices, diversity, equity and inclusion integration, as well as effective curriculum design and alignment.