Diversity Committee

Mission:
The College of Nursing Diversity 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.

2017-2018 Diversity Committee

Valerie Garr, BA, MA Diversity Coordinator Diversity Commitee Co-Chair Advisor to Multicultural Nursing Association valerie-garr@uiowa.edu	Janette Taylor, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FAAN Associate Professor Diversity Commitee Co-Chair janette-taylor@uiowa.edu
Molly James 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
Chetana “Chetie” Daniels Graduate Student Representative chetana-daniels@uiowa.edu