Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The goal of the committee is to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in an environment of mutual trust and respect at all levels of the College of Medicine. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will help foster and facilitate opportunities and success for students, residents, faculty, and staff by:
- Recommending initiatives, programs, policies, and practices to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, residents, faculty, and staff.
- Promoting an environment where students, residents, faculty, and staff feel safe and supported.
- Advising on the best approaches to recruit and retain and develop diversity among students, residents, faculty, and staff.
- Reviewing current recruitment and retention efforts and identify opportunities to enhance diversity.
- Monitoring the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for specific outcomes and ensure that such initiatives are consistent with the College of Medicine’s strategic plan.
DONNESHA BLAKE
DIR/DIVERSITY,EQUITY, & INCLUSION/CMED
Medicine, College of
ARIEL CASCIO
MEDICAL FACULTY
Medicine, College of
JUDY IDEMA
ASSOC DIR/STUDENT AFFAIRS/CMED
Medicine, College of
Student members
Hussein Hamade
Medical Student
Jordan Jackson
Medical Student
To learn more about membership requirements and structure please contact Dr. Donnesha Blake at blake2da@cmich.edu.