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Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee


The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee is committed to addressing racist policies and long-standing practices that perpetuate racism and inequity on our campus, particularly regarding staff affairs. The committee’s work is aimed at creating an equitable, diverse and fully inclusive campus by sharing the commitment of anti-racism and anti-discrimination with all members of our campus.

Goals 2022-23


Our committee goals for the year:

  • Foster University faculty and staff campus-wide affinity groups, in order to create a connected and thriving community on and off campus
  • Hold space for discussion and growth by hosting quarterly EDI book clubs
  • Provide a safe place for faculty and staff to bring their concerns involving discriminatory policies, practices, or for those who may be facing discrimination in the workplace
  • Create connection and build relationships with campus and off campus organizations who are able to provide support to marginalized individuals

Affinity Groups


The University has recently created guidelines and a process for employees to form and participate in Affinity Groups on campus. The goal is to create safe spaces for individuals and their allies or advocates to share their ideals, experiences, and information.

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Meet the Committee


Jessica Hurtado
Member
Department: SOM Admissions
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
District: Academic Health Sciences
Blake London
Member
Department: Development
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
District: Administration
Matthew Phister
Member
Department: Fraternity & Sorority Life
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
District: Student Affairs
Kassidy Ray
Alternate
Department: Linguistics
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
District: Academic Affairs
Laura Schwartz
Member
Department: Eccles Business
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
District: Academic Affairs
Brooke Shell
Member
Department: Union Day Staff
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
District: Student Affairs
Cagney Smullin
Member
Department: College of Social Work - Dean's Office
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
District: Student Affairs
Lindsay Spring-Browning
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Chair
Department: Pediatrics
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Executive
District: Academic Health Sciences
Emily Zhou
Member
Department: College of Pharmacy
Committee: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
District: Academic Health Sciences