At Vanderbilt we welcome employees from a wide variety of backgrounds, traditions and experiences. We often witness the vitality and creativity that comes from bringing different perspectives together. As individuals and professionals, we grow from the ability to recognize commonalities and different histories.

A diverse staff also benefits our students and residents, who come from all over the country and the world. Once employees are here, they discover a wonderful richness in the events and celebrations that are open to all on campus. They will also discover committees and policies that shepherd Vanderbilt into the next decades by demonstrating that excellence is not possible without inclusivity. The links below provide just a sampling of all the ways that Vanderbilt upholds the value of diversity.

School of Nursing Office of Cultural Diversity
Jana Lauderdale, Assistant Dean for Cultural

Diversity in GME Programs
Andre Churchwell, Associate Dean

Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
Frank Dobson, Director

Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center; Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Life
Nora Spencer, Director

Center for Teaching
Derek Bruff, Acting Director

University Office Of Multicultural Affairs
George C. Hill, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs

International Student and Scholars Services
Sherif Barsoum, Director

The Office of Leadership Development and Intercultural Affairs; Multicultural Leadership Council (MLC)
Lori Groves-White, Director
The Multicultural Leadership Council (MLC), beneath the LDIA umbrella, seeks to unify student organizations of various cultures. The council supports diversity and attempts to cultivate a multi-cultural community at Vanderbilt. The Multicultural Leadership Council (MLC) is the umbrella organization for 19 different cultural groups on campus.

Nursing Diversity
Laura Kelley, Director, Nursing Diversity & Inclusion

Supplier Diversity Program
Charles Nicholas, Director Procurement Services Sheri Digiovanna, Mgr Strategic Projects

Dean of Students Strategic Initiative and Assessment
Rudy Jackson, Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiative and Assessment

Student Athletics Diversity Committee
Candice Lee, chair
Department of Student Athletics Diversity Statement: The Department of Student Athletics will promote, embrace and value multiculturalism and diversity amongst its staff and student-athletes and provide a comfortable environment for the understanding of, respect for, and sensitivity to multiculturalism and diversity.

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