Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Mission:
The University of Iowa College of Nursing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee embraces and endorses a broad definition of diversity. The committee shall ensure that the college provides a climate and culture that fosters, promotes, and encourages social, professional, and educational interactions that support a profound appreciation and celebration of our differences and that reinforces the tenets of the CON Seven Pillars of Diversity.

Working collaboratively with all members of the CON, we aim to foster and strengthen our relationships and work environment, promote understanding, cultural humility, respect and accountability within the college community and beyond.

2022 - 2023 Committee Members

Abbie Beadle

Abigail Beadle, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)

Title/Position
Academic Services Specialist, PhD/MSN-EIP
Jodi Bloxham

Jodi Bloxham, DNP, ARNP, PNP-AC, PNP-PC

Title/Position
Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Director, PNP-AC Program
Lynette Cooper

Lynette Cooper, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C

Title/Position
Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Kathleen Fear

Kathleen Fear, DNP, ARNP, CRNA

Title/Position
Instructional Track Lecturer
Emily Ford

Emily Ford, DNP, CRNA

Title/Position
Clinical Assistant Professor
Valerie Garr

Valerie Garr, MA, CDE® (she/her/hers)

Title/Position
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Emily Griffin

Emily Griffin, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C

Title/Position
Instructional Track Lecturer
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Kyung Soo Kim, PhD, RN

Title/Position
Associate Faculty
Nancy Kroeze

Nancy Kroeze, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-CP

Title/Position
Human Resources Director
K Machovsky

Kathryn Machovsky, EdD

Title/Position
Exec Dir of Comms, Alumni, and External Relations
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Rebecca Miller, MA (she/her/hers)

Title/Position
Creative Media Specialist
Larry Newman

Larry Newman, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC

Title/Position
Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Lin Pierce

Lin Pierce, MA

Title/Position
Assistant to the Executive Associate Dean
Deyvi Soto

Deyvi Soto

Title/Position
Association of Graduate Nursing Students (AGNS) Representative
Shalome Tonelli

Shalome Tonelli, PhD, RN

Title/Position
Instructional Track Lecturer
Director, Certification Center