Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
Led by Chair, Sarah Lambino Larson, 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
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Gilbert Ko
Analyst
Office of Research Central
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Heather Herrera
Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost
Office of Research Central
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Maria Card
Director Human Resources
Applied Physics Lab
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Lowell Jones
Human Resources Dept Mgr/Admin
Applied Physics Lab
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Kelly McPherson
Compliance Analyst
Human Subjects Division
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Casey Evans
Post Approval Monitor
Human Subjects Division
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Elizabeth Millett
Executive Assistant
Washington National Primate Research Center
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Tara Simmons
Veterinary Specialist I
Washington National Primate Research Center
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Robin Fransen
Grant Analyst
Office of Sponsored Programs
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Mariem Shalaby
Subaward Administrator
Office of Sponsored Programs
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Sarah Lambino Larson
Technology Project Manager
Office of Research Information Service
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Virginia Thomas
Technology Project Manager
Office of Research Information Service
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Mariam Ashmawi
Program Analyst
Office of Animal Welfare
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Selesteen Jimenez
IACUC Program Coordinator
Office of Animal Welfare