A Commitment to Action
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
![Birdie presenting at Leeds](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_wide_thumbnail/public/callout/screenshot_2024-04-11_at_11.32.28_am_0.png?itok=5hI2trPX)
Formation and continuation of faculty and staff culture committee
![Clare Wang](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_wide_thumbnail/public/callout/screenshot_2024-04-11_at_11.48.44_am.png?itok=SYTb-VW5)
Career path conversation training and development resources support
![ODA Banquet](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_wide_thumbnail/public/callout/oda_banquet_20230414-20.jpg?itok=1Kz0QEID)
Staff recognition and professional network through LinkedIn platform
![DEI Showcase](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_wide_thumbnail/public/callout/dei_showcase.png?itok=SUpxdLEQ)
Staff DEI showcase
Subcommittee Areas of Focus
Staff & Faculty Relationships
Cultural Competency
Professional Development
Active Members IDEA Committee
![Joshua Casto Headshot](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/joshua_casto.jpg?itok=fzlAJMbS)
Joshua Casto
Executive Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
Marketing and Communications
![Gerardo Ceballos Headshot](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/02.08.24_gerardo_ceballos-2.png?itok=ETuPL9aG)
Gerardo Ceballos
Program Manager, Diversity Affairs
Culture and Community
![Nur Daghestani Headshot](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/02.08.24_nur_daghestani-2.png?itok=YWUrDT3c)
Nur Daghestani
HR Administrator
Office of Finance and Administration
![Tracee DeAntoni Headshot](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/tracee_deantoni_headshot-2.jpg?itok=tSwdLIks)
Tracee DeAntoni
Program Director
Graduate Programs
![Stephanie Gillin](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/screen_shot_2024-06-17_at_3.32.40_pm.png?itok=Wf1AY2OE)
Stephanie Gillin
Associate Dean for Administration and Finance
Office of Finance and Administration
![Jackie Juarez](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/jaurez_headshot_22.png?itok=K4PpB1Qa)
Jackie Juarez
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Culture Specialist
Culture and Community
![Brittany Moynham](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/brittany_moynham-leeds-school-of-business.jpg?itok=01kV6znW)
Brittany Moynham
Senior Director HR and Faculty Support
Office of Finance and Administration
![Julie Waggoner headshot](https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/10.16.23_julie_waggoner_headshot_6870.jpg?itok=YxxF8qNm)
Julie Waggoner
Director of Operations
Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility