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Diversity, equity and inclusion

School of Public Health DEI Committee members smiling in front of the the block 'N' sign in front of the library

DEI Committee mission

The School of Public Health (SPH) considers diversity critical to its educational mission. We recognize that diversity is richly complex and multi-faceted. We encourage sharing unique perspectives, critically reflecting on others experiences and asking for clarity when needed. It is believed the convergence of different ideas, experiences and beliefs will create an optimal learning environment in which we can grow our own perspectives. We all benefit from a diverse living and learning environment.

We at the School of Public Health value human diversity in all its richly complex and multi-faceted forms, whether expressed through race and ethnicity; culture; political and social views; religious and spiritual beliefs; language and geographic characteristics; gender expression, gender identity and sexual identity; learning and physical abilities; age and social or economic classes. We respect the value of every member, and everyone is encouraged to share their unique perspective as an individual, not necessarily as a representative of any category.

Public health has a foundation of cultural awareness and diversity to support equitable care for all. Addressing the health inequities that are pervasive in the healthcare system including many social services and educational awareness campaigns are central to our school’s commitment to making the world a better place. Our programs strive to prepare students to become part of a worldwide or global approach to public health, encompassing differences in language, culture, geography and all aspects of the social determinants of health.

Goals

Objective 1: Provide a supportive and nurturing learning environment to prepare students to collaborate with diverse communities in Βι¶ΉΣ³»­; regionally, nationally and globally.

Objective 2: Foster and monitor a school climate that encourages diversity, inclusion and critical discourse.

Objective 3: Transform the School of Public Health into a culturally respectful and sensory landscape to create a multicultural welcoming physical and virtual space.

Meet the DEI Committee

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Layla BenBrahim
Layla BenBrahim, MPH
Accreditation and Evaluation Coordinator she/her
(775) 682-7093
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6581
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Emma Bergen
Emma Bergen
Senator for School of Public Health
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Sandra Ann DeLeon
Sandra Ann DeLeon, MSHA, MSW, FACHE, CMPE, SHRM-CP
Lecturer
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6581
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Akar Doga
Akar Doga
Graduate Student Representative
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Brittany Flores
Brittany Flores, MBA
Marketing and Communications Specialist
(775) 784-4740
22A
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Angela Heinemann
Angela Heinemann, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor
(775) 682-5758
Room 232
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Lesley Howard
Lesley Howard
Graduate Student Representative
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Margarita  Otero
Margarita Otero
Vital Strategies Healthy Food Policy Fellow; Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, Editorial Assistant and Ph.D. Student
6581
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Kim Prokosch
Kim Prokosch
Senior Coordinator, Workforce Development, CASAT
6581
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Leila S. Weikel
Leila S. Weikel
Graduate Student Representative
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Julie Smith-Gagen
Julie Smith-Gagen, Ph.D., MPH
Associate Professor
(775) 682-7082
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Keying Wen
Keying Wen, M.S.
Administrative Assistant III
(775) 682-6738
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