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The Equity and Inclusion Committee was created in 2020 In response to the global movement for Black lives. SCI-Arc's Equity and Inclusion Committee is comprised of staff, faculty, and student representatives who work to promote equity, inclusion, and belonging for the SCI-Arc community. The committee meets regularly to reflect on areas in need of improvement, share best practices, and facilitate the implementation of policies and programs that promote an equitable, accessible, and inclusive educational environment for all students and employees, with particular attention to those from communities historically excluded in architecture and design.

2024 - 2025 Committee Roster

  • Angel Montes, Director of Admissions
  • David Ruy, Postgraduate Programs Chair, MS Synthetic Landscapes Coordinator
  • David Tolman, Assistant Director of Admissions
  • Dwayne Oyler, Design Studio, Applied Studies
  • Elena Manferdini, Graduate Programs Chair
  • Hernán Díaz Alonso, SCI-Arc Director/CEO
  • Jennifer Huh, Academic Advisor
  • John Enright, SCI-Arc Vice Director/Chief Academic Officer
  • Kordae Henry, Design Studio, Visual Studies
  • Kristy Balliet, Undergraduate Programs Chair, Design Studio
  • Liliana Clough, HR Director
  • Marcelyn Gow, Undergraduate Programs Chair, Design Studio
  • Matthew Au, Design Studio, Visual Studies
  • Natou Fall, Design Studio, Visual Studies
  • Ramiro Diaz-Granados, Design Studio, Visual Studies
  • Tea Bogue, Student Services Specialist
  • Zahida Sherman, Committee Chair and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DEI Working Groups
1
Student Support
Student Outreach + Mentoring
New Student Orientation
Collaborations w/ STUN
2
DEI in the Workplace
Employee Policies
Onboarding
Recruitment Practices
Professional Development
3
Pipeline Development
Relationships with Local Schools/Districts
Collaborations Across Outreach Programs
Develop Student Mentor/TA Opportunities