Council for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Council for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion guides the continuing efforts of the School of Nursing community to promote and build a school-wide diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
The members of the Council for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CoDEI) include faculty, staff, and students from across the School of Nursing. The CoDEI guides the continuing efforts of the School of Nursing community to promote and build a school-wide diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
Functions
- Serves as a resource and support regarding issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the School of Nursing community.
- Facilitates understanding and informal discussions concerning diversity and inclusiveness.
- Provides learning opportunities that enhance awareness and strengthen motivation to promote cultural diversity and inclusiveness.
- Serves as a liaison between the SON and university diversity initiatives. At a minimum: Faculty Diversity Officers and Staff Diversity Officers will participate in the University Diversity Officers’ initiatives.
- Advises and engages faculty and staff regarding recruitment and retention processes to promote a diverse workforce.
- Provides consultation to SON committees upon request.
Council Members 2024-25
Leadership
Lisa Kitko
Dean, University of Rochester School of Nursing Independence Foundation Chair in Nursing Education
Lisa Kitko
Caroline Nestro
Interim Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing
Caroline Nestro
Maria Quiñones-Cordero
Associate Director of Center Activities, Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Nursing Faculty Diversity Officer, Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Faculty and Staff Officers
Marialaina Chennell
Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing
- Clinical Faculty
- Email Marialaina
- (585) 276-5640
Joseph Gomulak-Cavicchio
ADA Access Coordinator Education Innovation Coordinator, Graduate programs
- Education Innovation
- Email Joseph
- (585) 275-8342
Brian Harrington
Executive Director, Information Technology Services and Building Operations
Elizabeth Mournighan
Education Innovation Team Assistant
- Education Innovation
- Email Elizabeth
- (585) 274-1507
Kristina Santori
Instructor of Clinical Nursing
- Clinical Faculty
- Email Kristina
- (585) 276-3727
Nadine Taylor
Instructional Designer, Academic Innovation
- Academic Innovation
- Email Nadine
- (585) 275-0446
Student Diversity Officers
Erin Vernetti, MS, RN
PhD Student
- Interdisciplinary Sexual Health and HIV Research (INSHHR) group
- Email Erin