Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

About the Committee

Mission

The mission of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee of the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care is to promote a climate of respect, collaboration and inclusion among trainees, staff, faculty and other stakeholders in the Division from all backgrounds, which will promote a sense of belonging and engagement, and allow for all to thrive. 

Goals/Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this committee include the following:

• Advise Division leadership on matters related to the mission of the committee.
• Work in close cooperation with other committees within the Division to help on matters related to the mission of the committee.
• Work in close cooperation with other EDI committees cross-campus to advance the mission of the committee.
• Specific responsibilities relate to promoting (1) the broad representation of persons from all backgrounds within the Division’s trainees, staff, faculty, and leadership, as well as the patient population served by the Division; (2) the highest level care to persons of all backgrounds served by the Division; (3) the development, implementation and dissemination of rigorous, ethical, and culturally-proficient research across segments of the population served by the Division; and (4) training in cross-cultural science and clinical practice as it relates to the population served by the Division.

Reach Out

This committee is open to collaboration with other committees focused on Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Feel free to contact one of our members:

We are forming dedicated workstreams with short and long-term deliverables to be announced soon.