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 Student Experience Committee

The Inclusive Student Experience Committee comprises faculty and staff. The committee was created to review students’ sense of belonging and understand the inclusionary actions required to improve the McDonough School of Business community. Convening for their first meeting in September 2023, the committee has since examined current efforts to create inclusive environments for students in the classroom and co-curricular activities. The committee advises the dean of the McDonough School of Business.

Inclusive Student Experience Committee Members

Jasmina Chauvin

Assistant Professor

Ross Cooper

Professor of the Practice

Patricia Grant

Co-chair of Standing Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate Program

Kelly Lee

Assistant Teaching Professor
Managing Director of Georgetown Institute for Consumer Research

Prashant Malaviya

Professor of Marketing and Vice Dean of Programs

Emisa Nategh

Assistant Teaching Professor in Operations and Analytics

Kenneth Sawka

Associate Teaching Professor

Justin C. Smith

Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives

Xiaofei Zhao

Associate Professor

Inclusive Pedagogy Committee

The Inclusive Pedagogy Committee comprises faculty and staff. The committee was established to review teaching practices and recommend inclusive practices to ensure all students at the McDonough School of Business can learn in welcoming environments. The committee convened for the first time in October 2023 and has since reviewed existing teaching practices and recommended pedagogical changes via a series of workshops. The committee advises the dean of the McDonough School of Business.

Inclusive Pedagogy Committee Members

Aishwarrya Deore

Assistant Professor

Ben Dussault

Associate Professor of the Practice

Rebecca Hamilton

Michael G. and Robin Psaros Chair in Business Administration and Vice Dean of Faculty and Professor of Marketing

Faisal Mahmud

Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs

Alice Moon

Assistant Professor

Vladimir Mukharlyamov

Assistant Professor

Charly Porcher

Assistant Professor

Ella Washington

Professor of the Practice

Evelyn Williams

MSB Distinguished Teaching Professor