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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Mission

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics believes that diversity, equity, and anti-racism (DEAR) means more than just policies and practices. We strive to foster a work environment that is inclusive of all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender and gender identity, disability, and military backgrounds. We recognize that embodying diversity, equity and inclusion in our Department and University culture takes both short and long term action, in multiple settings, and a commitment from individuals at all levels. We assert that every individual should feel valued and included at all times, and know that the diversity of our backgrounds is vital in generating new ideas and building a thriving relationship with our local community.

Education

Provide accessible, recurring, education and training programs to increase understanding of researchers, students and community members of diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.

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Inclusion

Promote cohesion and inclusion within BMG by organizing advocate networks, peer-to-peer mentoring and department led team building gatherings.

Outreach

Create, promote and participate in activities which bring awareness of STEM, and STEM related careers, to historically underrepresented young students and communities.

Recruitment

Recruit and support students and researchers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Implement funding opportunities with transparent evaluation practices to foster a supportive environment, ensuring the retention of the individuals we recruit.

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Helpful Resources

DEAR Subcommittee membership list for 2020-2021 academic year.

Picture	Name	Position	Membership Focus	Email
	Ankita Arora	Postdoctoral Scholar	Education	ankita.arora@cuanschutz.edu
	David Bentley	Faculty	Recruitment	david.bentley@cuanschutz.edu
	Julia Cooper	Faculty, Department Chair	Oversight	julia.p.cooper@cuanschutz.edu
	James DeGregroi	Faculty	Inclusion	james.degregori@cuanschutz.edu
	Edward Evans	Postdoctoral Scholar	Inclusion	edward.evans@cuanschutz.edu
	Sarah Gehrke	Administration	Education	sarah.gehrke@cuanschutz.edu
	April Griffin	Professional Research Assistant	Outreach	april.griffin@cuanschutz.edu
	Sujatha Jagannathan	Faculty	Education	sujatha.jagannathan@cuanschutz.edu
	Grant Lo	Graduate Student	Inclusion	hei-yong.lo@cuanschutz.edu
	Andrea MacFadden*	Professional Research Assistant	Inclusion	andrea.macfadden@cuanschutz.edu
	Eli Martz	Graduate Student	Outreach	eli.martz@cuanschutz.edu
	Evan Morrison*	Graduate Student	Recruitment	evan.morrison@cuanschutz.edu
	Neel Mukherjee	Faculty	Recruitment	neelanjan.mukherjee@cuanschutz.edu
	Catherine Musselman*	Faculty	Outreach	catherine.musselman@cuanschutz.edu
	Rishi Nageshan	Postdoctoral Scholar	Inclusion	rishi.nageshan@cuanschutz.edu
	Harry Park	Graduate Student	Outreach	hae.j.park@cuanschutz.edu
	David Pollock	Faculty	Outreach	david.pollock@cuanschutz.edu
	Brittany Polson*	Administration	Education	brittany.polson@cuanschutz.edu
	Srinivas Ramachandran	Faculty	Outreach	srinivas.ramachandran@cuanschutz.edu
	Lauren Schmitt*	Graduate Student	Outreach	lauren.2.schmitt@cuanschutz.edu
	Maddie Sherlock*	Postdoctoral Scholar	Recruitment	madeline.sherlock@cuanschutz.edu
	Lakshmi Sreekumar	Postdoctoral Scholar	Recruitment	lakshmi.sreekumar@cuanschutz.edu
	Allison Swain*	Postdoctoral Scholar	Inclusion	allison.swain@cuanschutz.edu
	Kristen Wade	Graduate Student	Education	kristen.wade@cuanschutz.edu
	Laura White	Graduate Student	Recruitment	laura.k.white@cuanschutz.edu
	Caitlin Winkler	Postdoctoral Scholar	Recruitment	caitlin.winkler@cuanschutz.edu
	Alexis Zukowski	Graduate Student	Inclusion	alexis.zukowski@cuanschutz.edu