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  1. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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  4. DDEI Staff Subcommittee

DDEI Staff Subcommittee

The UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DDEI) – Under Represented Minority (URM) Staff Recruitment, Engagement and Retention Subcommittee is charged with advocating, supporting, and providing resources for URM staff.  Our subcommittee serves in an advisory role with the purpose of creating a more diverse and inclusive campus community by focusing on URM staff-related issues and initiatives aimed to intentionally impact the recruitment, engagement and retention of potential and current URM staff. 

Co-Chair(s):

Lovelace, LaKeshia
Email: lslovelace@uams.edu
Thomas, Michael
Email: mlthomas@uams.edu
Sharanda M. Williams, MA, BA
Williams, Sharanda M. MA, BA
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity
Phone: 501-686-5349
Email: williamssharanda@uams.edu
Brown, Sherie
Email: brownsherie@uams.edu

DDEI Liaison:

Odette Woods
Woods, Odette B. JD, M.Div.
Senior Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Staff and Campus engagement
Phone: 501-296-1076
Email: obwoods@uams.edu

Key Initiatives:

Events:

Bridge Builders – The Path to Mentorship

“A VOICE FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STAFF”

DECEMBER 8, 2022, NOON TO 1:00 PM

https://zoom.us/j/91964444869?pwd=WTNQenhzakVFYytuTUUreUExUk1BUT09

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