The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Committee (DEI-LC) aims to develop or improve services with inclusion in mind, reduce barriers to learning, and create a sense of belonging among all library clientele. It is charged to focus on two main areas of work: developing and improving services with respect to DEI-related issues, and fostering relationships with entities on campus focused on DEI work. The group serves in an advisory capacity to the Libraries in order to meet goals identified in the University of Minnesota’s strategic plan and other initiatives that address equity and diversity.
Sponsor
- Patricia Izek, she/ellas, Director Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Current membership
- Aiden Bettine, he/him/his (July 2026)
- Ryn Gagen, they/she (July 2026)
- Selena McKnight, she/her/hers (July 2026)
- Jim Akpan (July 2025)
- Justin Boeser, he/him/his (July 2025)
- Shannon Farrell, she/her/hers (July 2025)
- Alfredo Hernandez-Schmitt, he/him/his (July 2025)
- Caitlin Marineau, she/her/hers (July 2025)
- Shuqi Ye, she/her/hers, Co-chair (July 2025)
- Cody Hennesy, he/him/his, Co-chair (July 2024)
- Anna Shepard, she/her/hers (July 2024)