Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Committee

Mission:
The University of Iowa College of Nursing Diversity-Equity-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.

2020-2021 Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Committee
 

Valerie Garr, BA, MA Diversity Coordinator Diversity Commitee Co-Chair Advisor to Multicultural Nursing Association valerie-garr@uiowa.edu	Larry Newman, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC Assistant Professor DEI Committee Co-Chair larry-newman@uiowa.edu
Molly James, BS Admin Services Specialist molly-james@uiowa.edu	Linda Myers, BS, MS Acad Clin Prog Mgmt Specialist BSN Program linda-myers@uiowa.edu
Debra McFall-Wallerich, MBA HR Director deb-mcfall-wallerich@uiowa.edu	Marianne Smith, PhD, RN Associate Professor marianne-smith@uiowa.edu
Lin Pierce, MA, BA Administrative Services lin-pierce@uiowa.edu	Lynette Cooper, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C Assistant Professor lynette-cooper@uiowa.edu
Roshani Kandel Graduate Student Representative roshani-kandel@uiowa.edu