Dean's Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Dean’s Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DACDEI) is an advisory board at the Larner College of Medicine whose primary mission is to advance the strategic diversity, equity and inclusion goals of the College.
The Committee acts on behalf of the College to identify and advise the organization on issues, and recommend solutions. The Committee also assists with the evaluation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for the College and works
works closely with both the dean and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure alignment between the organization’s overall business strategy and institutional practices that support and accelerate DEI goals.
Primary Function
- Consult with the Dean and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADDEI) on DEI strategy and key milestones
- Work with ADDEI and diversity office to identify DEI barriers that impact recruitment, retention and advancement, recruitment, training, and key assignments
- Advise and recommend priorities for strategic diversity engagement at all levels and in all areas of the College
- Provide opportunities for members of the Larner College of Medicine community to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding diversity, equity and inclusion at the College
- Provide feedback and insight on issues of culture, climate, equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace, including recommendations and support regarding short- and long-term strategies to meet the organization’s current and future workforce
needs
- Identify opportunities for the organization to engage with its broader communities to promote equity, social justice, and inclusion (i.e. community volunteer activities, corporate social responsibility initiatives, etc.)
2020-2022 Dean's Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Name | Role | Department | Term |
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Ellen Black, PhD | Assistant Professor | Neurological Sciences | 2020-2022 |
Elizabeth Bonney, MD, MPH | Professor | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences | 2020-2021 |
Brian Kim, MD | Associate Professor | Surgery - Ophthalmology | 2020-2022 |
Macaulay Onuigbo, MD | Professor | Medicine | 2020-2022 |
Marie Sandoval, MD | Associate Professor | Medicine | 2020-2022 |
Anthony Williams, MD | Assistant Professor | Family Medicine | 2020-2022 |
Raj Chawla, MPH | Faculty Technology Liaison | College of Medicine Technology Services (COMTS) | 2020-2022 |
Julie Chiappinelli | Curriculum Coordinator | Office of Medical Student Education | 2020-2022 |
Elizabeth McElhinney, M.Ed. | Director, Pre-Matriculation Programs | Medical Student Admissions | 2020-2021 |
Sarah Keblin, MPA | Communications Manager | Vermont Cancer Center | 2020-2022 |
Jeff Rector | System and Assessment Coordinator | Clinical Simulation Laboratory | 2020-2022 |
Melanie Sestokas | Administrative Staff | Department of Biochemistry | 2020-2022 |
Reed Hausser | Medical Student | Class of 2021 | 2020-2021 |
Adam Ross | Medical Student | Class of 2022 | 2020-2022 |
Victor Abraham | Medical Student | Class of 2023 | 2020-2022 |
VACANT | Medical Student | Class of 2024 | 2020-2022 |
VACANT | Graduate Student | | 2020-2022 |
VACANT | Graduate Student | | 2020-2022 |
Ex-Officio Members, Dean's Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs |
Associate Dean of Students |
Sr. Associate Dean for Research |
Sr. Associate Dean for Medical Education |
Sr. Associate Dean for Finance and Administration |
Associate Dean for Admissions |
Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Post Doctoral Training |
Director of Foundations Curriculum |
Director, Learning Environment |
Office of Medical Communications Representative |