Relevant Committees

Several committees support the School’s work to support diversity, champion inclusive excellence, and build a culture of belonging. They include:

Dean’s Advisory Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (DACDI)

In collaboration with senior leaders, students, staff, and faculty, DACDI supports strategic priorities around diversity and inclusion; assesses and provides feedback on existing programs; and works with departments, centers, and units to ground their diversity and inclusion work in evidence-based practices.

The full committee includes members from across the School community. Smaller working groups focus on the core priorities of strategic implementation; assessment; anti-racism learning and culture; recruitment and retention; and Legacy of Slavery projects.

Contact: odi@hsph.harvard.edu

Meet the DACDI committee

DACDI committee

Amarildo “Lilu” Barbosa, Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Officer
Bryan Buckley, Alumni Representative
Kate Calvin, Executive Dean for Administration
Jen Cruz, At-Large Student Representative, Population Health Sciences
Erin Driver-Linn, Dean for Education
Shamika Harris, Exempt Staff Representative, Office of Faculty Affairs
Maritza Hernandez, Associate Dean of Student Services
Jennifer Ivers, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Kerry Ivey, Research Scientist Association Council Representative
Jane Kim, Dean for Academic Affairs
Stephen Kissler, Postdoctoral Association Representative
Gabrielle Rameriz, DACDI Member
Kirthana Sharma, Alumni Association Representative
Veda Sripada, Harvard Chan Student Association Representative
Open: Faculty Council Representative; Ex-officio members
Manny Lim, Executive Assistant, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Ra’Shaun Nalls, Director of Community Engagement, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Gender Equity Working Group

The Gender Equity Working Group is a collective of students and staff who aim to advise School leadership on supporting the needs of women, transgender, and non-binary members of the Harvard Chan School community.

Recent work has included organizing workshops; developing resources for public health researchers and educators; and assessing and improving options for gender-inclusive restrooms on campus.

View Our Resources

Guidelines for gender and sexual inclusivity in teaching
Tips for public health researchers and educators:
- Zine Content: Making the Space
- Zine Content: Bridging the Gap
Timeline of recent actions

Meet the Gender Equity Working Group

Gender Equity Working Group

Lilu Barbosa, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer
Danny Beaudoin, Deputy Director for Operations
Erin Driver-Linn, Dean for Education
Even Paglisotti, Population Health Sciences PhD in Social & Behavioral Sciences
Kate Calvin, Executive Dean for Administration
Jane Kim, Dean for Academic Affairs
Maritza Hernandez, Associate Dean for Student Services
Samuel Mendez, Population Health Sciences PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Linda Picard, Senior Director of Human Resources
Luke Sutherland, Assistant Director for Student Affairs

Contact: odi@hsph.harvard.edu

LGBTQIA+ Working Group

The LGBTQIA+ Working Group includes members from across the School and aims to advise leadership on fostering inclusivity and enhance training, research, and dissemination opportunities related to LGBTQIA+ health.

Priorities include organizing workshops on inclusive classrooms for faculty; developing new courses on LGBTQIA+ health; supporting student research and practicums; and expanding communication training.