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Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council (DEIC)
Executive Steering Committee
The Executive Steering Committee is a smaller and consistent structure-focused committee representing, leading, and coordinating the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council (DEIC). The DEIC is made up of five sub-committees; each addressing structural themes and goals developed through a combination of campus-wide listening sessions, existing and new data, and campus conversations.
Committee Members
Cynthia Baron, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Equity and Student Engagement
Michael Benitez
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Megan Conklin
Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations - University Advancement
Araceli Cortez
HR Generalist- Full Time Talent- Human Resources
Manuel Del Real
Executive Director of HSI Initiatives and Inclusion
Sonia Del Real
Administrative Assistant - Chicano Studies
Jovan Hernandez
Faculty Diversity Committee/Chair / Assistant Professor
Chalane Lechuga
Diversity Faculty Fellow/Associate Professor-ODI / Chicana/o Studies
Marie Mora
Deputy Provost
Thanh Nguyen
Associate Director-CMEI
Elizabeth Parmelee
Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Studies
K. Scherrer
Director & Associate Professor BSSW Program & Social Work
Julie Sharer-Price
Executive Assistant of Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Kelsey Smith
Junior Business Intelligence Analyst
Jeremy VanHooser
Diversity Coordinator - Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Whei Wong
Associate Vice President of Strategy, University Communications and Marketing