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.
Leadership 2022-23
Lisa Kitko, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, dean and professor of nursing, vice president, URMC
Caroline Nestro, PhD, MS, RN, interim director, diversity, equity, and inclusion and associate professor of clinical nursing
Kristin Hocker, EdD, faculty diversity officer, assistant professor of clinical nursing
Email: Kristin_Hocker@urmc.rochester.edu
Maria Quiñones-Cordero, PhD, faculty diversity officer, associate director of center activities, Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Nursing, assistant professor of clinical nursing
Email: Maria_Quinones@urmc.rochester.edu
Peter Bertoldo, MBA, staff diversity officer, education business analyst
Phone: (585) 273-2055
Email: Peter_Bertoldo@urmc.rochester.edu
Jonathan Wetherbee, staff diversity officer, analyst /programmer for IT/CEW
Phone: (585) 275-4816
Email: Jonathan_Wetherbee@urmc.rochester.edu
