The President's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council was created by President Drinan in 2008-2009 to provide her with advice and consultation; to set priorities; shape strategies; and integrate diversity and inclusion principles in all facets of the College.
"The PDIAC addresses topics that are tightly woven throughout Simmons's mission, goals and strategic plans. I established the PDIAC to underscore the importance of this work, and to bring to the table many of the leaders upon whom we rely to carry it out…We are building momentum and I greatly look forward to further implementing the plans we have underway, while taking a disciplined approach to tracking our progress." — President Helen Drinan
Membership
- President Helen Drinan
- Gary Bailey, Professor of Practice, School of Social Work, & Vice-Chair
- Anne-Marie Barron, Associate Professor, Chair of Baccalaureate Nursing
- Judy Beal, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Joel Blanco-Rivera, Assistant Professor, Grad. School, Library & Information Science
- Kim Cromwell, Consultant
- Mary Dutkiewicz, Associate Dean, School of Management
- Andrew Effrat, Associate Provost
- Cheryl Howard, Vice President for Marketing & Admission
- Jennifer Kilson-Page, Diversity & Inclusion Practice Leader
- Gerry Koocher, Associate Provost
- Cathryn Mercier, Professor, College of Arts & Sciences
- Sarah Neill, Dean of Student Life
- Charlena Seymour, Provost & Chair
- Lisa Smith-McQueenie, Associate Dean of Student Life
