If you are interested in joining one of the groups leading these initiatives, please inquire by contacting daric@pt.usc.edu.
DARIC Council
The Diversity, Anti-Racism, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DARIC) Council guides the Division’s strategic priorities to foster diversity in the recruitment and retention of our students, staff and faculty while cultivating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where all members of the community are valued and feel welcomed; and promotes population health equity.
Council Chair: Didi Matthews
Faculty Members: Jesus Dominguez, Stacey Dusing, Lori Ginoza, Kari Kretch, Cheryl Resnik, Terry Richardson
Staff Members: Janet Stevenson
Student Members: Leo Aguirre, Kamryn Elgersman, Sherya Jain, David Ortiz, Jailey Reeves, Breyonne Williams
Exploring Anti-racism Workshop Series
Purpose: A 5 part Summer workshop series whose purpose is to create a non-judgemental space where Division Faculty and Staff can come together exactly where they are in the process of understanding racism and anti-racism through interactive discussion, self-reflection, short readings, videos, and activities.
Current facilitators: Pamela Mikkelsen, Amy Pomrantz, Kimiko Yamada
Past facilitators: Kate Havens, Libby Krause, Michael Rowley, Kristan Leech
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accountability Group
Purpose: The purpose of the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Accountability (IDEA) Group is to provide a brave space where members of the Division can continue developing as allies/advocates through ongoing monthly discussions. We recognize that professional development and personal growth in the area of EDI is never finished and must be sustained in perpetuity. Through open discussion and focused topics on dominant cultural norms, we engage and support our Division in these efforts.
Facilitators: Kate Havens, Libby Krause
DEI Book Club
Purpose: The DEI Book Club values the humanities and the arts & believes they teach us about the human experience and was created to encourage and support faculty, staff, alums, and the greater USC community who are interested in improving and expanding their understanding of issues related to race, institutional racism, and inequities in society through reading and discussion. Engaging in reading and thoughtful discussion equips us with the language and context to confront racism in our friends, families, coworkers, and ourselves. Our intention is to bolster the antiracist work of the Division by empowering our community to take action and create a more culturally responsive and inclusive environment.
Facilitators: Noriko Yamaguchi