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 Dean’s Advisory Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DACDEI) works closely with both the dean and ODEI to ensure alignment between the organization’s overall business strategy and institutional practices that support and
accelerate DEI goals outlined in the diversity strategic plan. The group is comprised of faculty, staff, students and senior administrative staff/leadership.
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 |
| Elizabeth McElhinney, M.Ed. | Director, Pre-Matriculation Programs | Medical Student Admissions | 2020-2021 |
| Stephen Meth, JD | Chief Experience Officer | Nuvance Health, Danbury CT | 2020-2022 |
| Jeff Rector | System and Assessment Coordinator | Clinical Simulation Laboratory | 2020-2022 |
| Melanie Sestokas | Administrative Staff | Department of Biochemistry | 2020-2022 |
| VACANT | Medical Student | Class of 2025 | 2020-2021 |
| Adam Ross | Medical Student | Class of 2022 | 2020-2022 |
| Victor Abraham | Medical Student | Class of 2023 | 2020-2022 |
| VACANT | Staff Member | | 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 |