Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee works on solving internal and external issues related to student diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging through collaboration with diverse student organizations, cultural centers, and specific Northeastern administrators and faculty.

Leadership

Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Sanah Tokhi

Community Outreach Coordinator: Isamar Martinez

Administrative Coordinator: Jialin Yu

Public Relations and Media Chair: Grace Clemente

Meeting Times

Tuesdays from 6-7PM in Curry Student Center 334

Initiatives in Progress

  • Creating DEI One-Pagers for Student Organizations

  • Creating an Internal DEI Checklist for more intentional integration of DEI throughout SGA

  • Conducting an equitable reconfiguration of the SGA Senate structure

  • Conducting & analyzing a Demographic Census of SGA to diversify membership body

Past Accomplishments

  • Creating a Senator Name Pronunciation Form

  • Conducting a Townhall Event in collaboration with Sisters in Solidarity to hear the voices of women of color on campus

  • Consulting on SGA Social Media posts to help the External Affairs Division promote various Awareness Days

  • Conducting DEI Training for SGA members

  • Running a Winter Clothing Drive with First Generation Low-Income Student Union