McDonough School of Business

Diversity Leadership Committees

The McDonough School of Business views diversity and inclusion as a community effort, relying on everyone to provide a welcoming space for all. To increase grassroots engagement and inspire progress, McDonough’s leadership committees are charged with improving the student co-curricular experience and classroom environment for faculty and students.

Ella Washington

Ella Washington
Special Advisor on DEI Initiatives

George Comer

George Comer
Director of Underrepresented Minority Students

Inclusive Pedagogy & Student Experience Committee 2025-2026

The Inclusive Pedagogy & Student Experience Committee advises the dean of the McDonough School of Business. They review teaching practices and recommend inclusive practices to ensure all students at the school can learn in welcoming environments. They also explore inclusionary actions for students in the classroom and in co-curricular activities that can improve the McDonough community.

Committee Members

Aishwarrya Deore

Assistant Professor

Robin Dillon-Merrill

Professor of Operations and Analytics and Vice Dean of Faculty

Nicole Kim

Assistant Professor

Kelly Lee

Assistant Teaching Professor | Program Director, NRF Business of Retail Initiative

Faisal Mahmud

Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs

Prashant Malaviya

Professor of Marketing and Vice Dean of Programs

Vladimir Mukharlyamov

Assistant Professor

Dana Popescu

Associate Teaching Professor

Charly Porcher

Assistant Professor

Ella Washington

Professor of the Practice