UW Research

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

Led by Chair, Lowell Jones, and Co-Chair, Casey Evans, this multi-unit team within the Office of Research staff is charged with providing ongoing input and ideas for how to foster increased Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within our Office of Research communities, and assessing progress towards a set of goals. This standing committee includes members from each of the Office of Research units: Office of Research Central, Applied Physics Laboratory, Human Subjects Division, Office of Animal Welfare, Office of Research Information Services, Office of Sponsored Programs, and the Washington National Primate Research Center.

This team’s responsibilities include:

  • Developing an executive statement of our commitment
  • Providing recommendations, goals and a timeline for improving the climate of diversity, equity and inclusivity within the Office of Research
  • Assessing progress towards the goals identified
  • On an ongoing basis, developing annual goals and assessing progress towards those goals
Gilbert Ko

Gilbert Ko

Analyst
Office of Research Central

Heather Herrera

Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost
Office of Research Central

Maria Card

Director Human Resources
Applied Physics Lab

Lowell Jones

Human Resources Dept Mgr/Admin
Applied Physics Lab

Kelly McPherson

Compliance Analyst
Human Subjects Division

Casey Evans

Casey Evans

Post Approval Monitor
Human Subjects Division

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Millett

Executive Assistant
Washington National Primate Research Center

Tara

Tara Simmons

Veterinary Specialist I
Washington National Primate Research Center

Robin Fransen

Grant Analyst
Office of Sponsored Programs

Mariem Shalaby

Subaward Administrator
Office of Sponsored Programs

Sarah Lambino Larson

Sarah Lambino Larson

Technology Project Manager
Office of Research Information Service

Virginia Thomas

Virginia Thomas

Technology Project Manager
Office of Research Information Service

Mariam Ashmawi

Program Analyst
Office of Animal Welfare

Selesteen Jimenez

IACUC Program Coordinator
Office of Animal Welfare