President's DEIJB Committee

1. Create and support events that celebrate and educate about diverse heritages and histories throughout the academic year to foster a sense of belonging for the Cal Lutheran community.
2. Collaborate with campus partners to enhance belonging and inclusion, as well as visibility of and participation in DEIJB events.
3. Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of committee activities in promoting belonging within the campus community.
4. Be informed of DEIJB efforts happening at Cal Lutheran and to advance them when possible. 
5. Aid in steering, assessing and advising the Cal Lutheran community in DEIJB priorities and ongoing practices.

Inclusive Campus Climate: Foster an inclusive and welcoming campus environment through initiatives that promote understanding, respect, and celebration of diversity. This can involve sensitivity training, cultural events, and platforms for marginalized voices.

Data-Driven Practices and Accountability: Collect and analyze data related to student demographics, academic performance, and experiences to inform decision-making. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and hold the institution accountable for progress in DEIJB initiatives.

Promoting a Culture of Belonging: Develop initiatives that actively promote a sense of belonging for all students, including cultural centers, affinity groups, and events that celebrate the diversity of the student body.

Committee Chairs

• John Nunes, PhD, President
  Chair
• Lorena Muñoz, PhD, Associate Dean of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Professor of Global Studies, Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and DEIJB Campus Leader
  Co-chair

Committee Members

• Rev. Scott Hamilton Adams, Chaplain to Athletics
  Areas of Expertise: Black Student Retention, Student Support
• Ashli Anda, PhD, Director of Sarah W. Heath Center for Equality and Justice, Lecturer of Philosophy (ad-hoc member)
  Areas of Expertise: Programming
• Alicia Cabrera, CID, Capital Projects Manager, Facility Operations and Planning
  Areas of Expertise: Programming
• Rev. Elizabeth “Pastor Beth” Gallen, Campus Pastor, Campus Ministry
  Areas of Expertise: Student Support, Faith-based Student Engagement
• Ana Cruz Gorman, Manager of Presidential Affairs and Board Relations, Office of the President
  Areas of Expertise: Committee Operations, Communications
• Alisa Harrison, Associate Director of Brand and Content Strategy, Marketing and Communications
  Areas of Expertise: Communications, Assessment
• Andrea Layne, EdD ’21, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Life
  Areas of Expertise: Student Engagement, Programming
• MacEllen “Coach Mac” McDonough, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Athletics
  Areas of Expertise: Student Engagement (Athletics)
• David G. Nelson, PhD, Associate Dean of Humanities Division, Professor and Department Chair of History
  Areas of Expertise: Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation, Programming
• Monique “Ms. Mo” Nunes, First Lady, University Volunteer
  Areas of Expertise: Programming, Student Advocacy
• Marvin E. Richards, Jr., General Counsel
  Areas of Expertise: Legal
• Angel Rodriguez, Executive Assistant for Inclusion and Belonging, Office of the President
  Areas of Expertise: Committee Operations, Communications
• Bethany Simmons, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, Professor and Director of MS in Counseling Psychology (MFT) Program
  Areas of Expertise: Student Support, Graduate Programs, DEIJB Scholarship in Mental Health
• Anissa Weems, Consultant
  Areas of Expertise: Programming, Assessment
• Khrystyne Wilson, PhD, JD, Assistant Professor of Religion
  Areas of Expertise: Faculty Engagement
• Brandy Yee, PhD, Assistant to the Provost for Summer Programming and Partnerships, Assistant Professor and Director of Liberal Studies in Education Program and MEd Program
  Areas of Expertise: Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU), Faculty Engagement