IDEAL at VPDoR
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access in a Learning Environment (IDEAL) at the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research
Who We Are
Our VPDoR Diversity Journey
We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.
Staff of Color Affinity (SOCA)
SOCA Committee Charge
This committee consists of twenty members within the Vice Provost and Dean of Research. This committee represents the VPDoR on matters of diversity, belonging, and inclusion. It will work to provide guidance and feedback surrounding retention, talent, support and community building, and, at its discretion, makes recommendations for improvement in specific practices and general policy. It further serves as a liaison between individuals having concerns related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the VPDoR and its units, providing, at its discretion, advice and guidance when requested.
This committee also represents the VPDoR on all matters concerned with staff diversity, equity, and inclusion, including efforts to increase the number of recruits from underrepresented groups who enter the workforce and professional programs. In this regard, the committee will promote efforts to support these staff members in the success of their growth and development while at the VPDoR by way of mentorship opportunities and other efforts. The committee may initiate evaluations of the effects of administration and policies and practices on staff diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you are a staff member in VPDoR and are interested in joining our DEI committee, please fill out our Membership Form.
Focus Areas
Listening + Learn sessions
Objective: Create a safer space for people of color to say what they want and believe and for others to listen to their experience and perspective, while learning about crucial DEI topics.
Inclusive Community Connection
Objective: Foster a community where equity and inclusion is a respected core value.
DEI Development Opportunities
Objective: Make more efforts to bring DEI developmental trainings, workshops, and speakers to VPDoR staff
Our Team
Amanda Litty
EH&S
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Benita Givens
GLAM
Administrative Associate
Caprie Davenport (SOCA Chair)
Dean’s Office
Human Resources Associate
Cheryl Cathey
OTL
Licensing Associate
Glennia Campbell
OTL
Director, Industrial Contracts Office
Haruko Makitani
HEPL
Research Administrator
Heideh Fattaey
Bio-X
Executive Director
Javier F. Alcudia
Wu Tsai
Director, NGVVC
Jennifer Wong (Co-Chair)
Ginzton
Research and Financial Admin
Keri Pennebaker
EH&S
HR Coordinator
Laraib Baig
Dean’s Office
Coordinator, Research IT & Innovation
LeAnne Amoroso
EH&S
Health Physicist
May Varlaro
Ginzton
Faculty Admin
Mia Sibug
SIMES
Associate Director, Business Operations
Monette Clemons
ChEM-H/Wu Tsai
Administrative Associate
Patrisha Cherry
EH&S
Dosimetry Coordinator
Sonal Singh
FSI
Administrative Associate
Wilson Eng
ChEM-H/Wu Tsai
Facilities Manager
Amanda Parga
Ginzton E.L. Laboratory
Human Resources Administrator
Sponsored by
Serena Rao
Senior Associate Dean
Finance & Administration
Kam Moler
Vice Provost and Dean of Research
Events
If you are interested in staying up to date with SOCA and other diversity related events hosted by Stanford, sign up for SOCA’s community mailing list here.
To partner with us on a DEI related event, please reach out to the SOCA Co-Chairs, Caprie Davenport (capried@stanford.edu) and Jennifer Wong (jrwong@stanford.edu).