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Equity and Inclusion Committee & Working Groups

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.

2023 - 2024 Committee Roster

  • Kristy Balliet, Undergraduate Programs Chair, Design Studio
  • Tea Bogue, Student Services Specialist
  • Storm Butti, (B. Arch '25)
  • Jonathan Chan, Community Engagement Coordinator
  • Jennifer Chen, Design Studio, Liberal Arts, Visual Studies
  • Liliana Clough, HR Director
  • Hernán Díaz Alonso, SCI-Arc Director/CEO
  • John Enright, SCI-Arc Vice Director/Chief Academic Officer
  • Natou Fall, Design Studio, Liberal Arts
  • Marcelyn Gow, Undergraduate Programs Chair, Design Studio
  • Thabisile Griffin, Liberal Arts
  • Jennifer Huh, Academic Advisor
  • Elena Manferdini, Graduate Programs Chair
  • Angel Montes, Director of Admissions
  • David Ruy, Postgraduate Programs Chair, MS Synthetic Landscapes Coordinator
  • Zahida Sherman, Committee Chair and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Emil Tatevosian, Facilities Director
  • La'keem Timothy, (M. Arch 1, '24)
  • William Virgil, Making+Meaning Coordinator, Design Studio, Visual Studies

DEI Working Groups

Beyond the Equity & Inclusion Committee, key members of SCI-Arc's staff work collaboratively to plan and deliver programs and policies to improve and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for our school.

Student Support

New Student Orientation

Student Activities + Campus Life

Student Policies

Wellness Programs

Pipeline Development

Relationships with Local Schools/Districts

Outreach Program Collaborations

DEI in the Workplace

Employee Policies

Onboarding

Recruitment Practices

Professional Development

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
R*SEARCH
Building Sustainable Partnerships
Funding Opportunities
Community Engaged Lab Assistant Training
4
Curriculum
New Courses
Community Based Course Support
Resources for SCI-Arc Community
5
Pipeline Development
Relationships with Local Schools/Districts
Collaborations Across Outreach Programs
Develop Student Mentor/TA Opportunities