Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The CPH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee includes faculty, staff, and student representatives. This committee aims to promote and develop a culture of collaboration and inclusion in the college and university. The committee interprets diversity as embracing and respecting all races, nationalities, colors, creeds, religions, age, disabilities, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The committee works towards greater representation of those currently underrepresented in the college and in the public health workforce.
Open to All
The DEI Committee is open to anyone and everyone in the College of Public Health, regardless of identity or experience working in DEI. You do not need to be nominated by a department or current member to join, and anyone can attend any regular meeting. The DEI Committee also forms several subcommittees each year. To be added to the DEI mailing list, please contact justin-goodchild@uiowa.edu
Fall Semester 2021 Meetings
Meeting dates will be posted once they are set.
Strategic Plan
The CPH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan is available to view.
2020-21 Members
Faculty
- Paul Gilbert, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Chair, Assistant Professor
- Rima Afifi, Professor
- Kelly Baker, Assistant Professor
- Knute Carter, Clinical Assistant Professor
- Anjali Deshpande, Director of Master of Public Health Program, Clinical Associate Professor
- Bill Field, Professor
- Cara Hamann, Clinical Assistant Professor
- Hari Sharma, Assistant Professor
Staff
- Gwendolyn Archibald, Director of Student Services and Academic Program Support
- Justin Goodchild, Administrative Services Coordinator, Dean's Office Requests
- Michele Hogue, HR Coordinator
- Sefonobong Obot, Research Assistant
- Scot Reisinger, Assistant Dean of Student Services
- Ann Saba, Communications Specialist
- Kay Shie, HR Director
- Hannah Shultz, Communications Specialist
- Sophie Switzer, Assistant Director, Engaged Learning and Career Preparation
- Debra Venzke, Writer/Editor
- Laurie Walkner, Interim Director, Institute for Public Health Practice
Students
Postdoctoral
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