PURPOSE AND MISSION: The Leeds Inclusion, Diversity, Excellence in Academics Committee (IDEA) is a committee of staff members employed by the Leeds School of Business, formed to support the employees of Leeds.

This is achieved by:
Supporting in fostering a work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity and champions equity and inclusion in our day-to-day Leeds culture.

Leeds IDEA Committee Initiatives

Formation and continuation of faculty and staff culture committee

Career path conversation training and development resources support

Staff recognition and professional network through LinkedIn platform

Staff DEI showcase

Subcommittee Areas of Focus

Staff & Faculty Relationships

  • Amplify Intentional Opportunities to Connect for Faculty & Staff
  • Awareness of Units in Building
  • Quarterly Staff & Faculty
  • Town Halls

Cultural Competency

  • Addressing Leeds Incivility & Workplace Norms
  • Communication Practices
  • Training for Managers/Supervisors
  • Microaggressions Education
  • New to HigherEd Education for Employees

Professional Development

  • Opportunities for Upward Movement Within Departments
  • Training & Coaching
  • Career Planning
  • Addressing Organizational Changes
  • Recognition and Celebration of Employee Achievements

Active Members IDEA Committee

Joshua Casto Headshot
Joshua Casto
Executive Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
Marketing and Communications
Gerardo Ceballos Headshot
Gerardo Ceballos
Program Manager, Diversity Affairs
Culture and Community
Nur Daghestani Headshot
Nur Daghestani
HR Administrator
Office of Finance and Administration
Tracee DeAntoni Headshot
Tracee DeAntoni
Program Director
Graduate Programs
Gillin
Stephanie Gillin
Associate Dean for Administration and Finance
Office of Finance and Administration
Jackie Juarez
Jackie Juarez
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Culture Specialist
Culture and Community
Brittany Moynham
Brittany Moynham
Senior Director HR and Faculty Support
Office of Finance and Administration
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Julie Waggoner
Director of Operations
Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility