Action and Accountability
Georgetown McDonough is implementing a system of 7 Cs to guide our DEI efforts: composition, communication, curriculum, co-curriculum, careers, community, and culture.
7C’s of DEIGeorgetown’s McDonough School of Business is committed to fostering a community in diversity, one of many Jesuit values embedded in Georgetown’s centuries-old tradition of serving the common good.
To us, this means fostering a community that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Many organizations talk about their DEI efforts, but at McDonough, we are actively examining our history and culture to ensure our actions match our words. We are committed to understanding the diverse perspectives and experiences of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni; transparency in our work; and thoughtfully enacting meaningful change within our community and throughout the world.
Starting in October 2020, Dean Paul Almeida convened a Standing Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion composed of faculty, students, staff, and other McDonough stakeholders. Their charge is to define what DEI means at McDonough, gather data and report on the state of DEI at the school, and make recommendations on where to go next.
“It’s my hope and belief that our students, faculty, staff, and alumni will lead the way in creating a fairer world. Our community will be women and men for others. We will be allies to one another. We will set an example. We won’t tolerate intolerance. We will speak up against injustice. We will be the best in the world and the best for the world.”
Paul Almedia, Dean
After one year of work, the committee has developed a community definition of DEI and published a report that outlines the DEI accomplishments of the school and the work still to be done. The committee will continue to implement new initiatives and report on its progress.
Georgetown McDonough is implementing a system of 7 Cs to guide our DEI efforts: composition, communication, curriculum, co-curriculum, careers, community, and culture.
7C’s of DEIStanding Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 2020-2022
The committee includes the following faculty, staff, and students:
Diana Banks
Assistant Dean, Executive Career Center
Cristy Breto
Assistant Director of Academic Administration
Ashley Clingman-Jackson (EMBA’22)
Patricia Grant
Co-chair of Standing Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate Program
Daunett Hemmings
Associate Director of HR Administration
William and Karen Sonneborn Term Associate Professorships
Leena Jube (MBA’21)
Lisa Kahn
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, MBA Program
Professor of the Practice
Teresa Mannix
Associate Dean and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Christine Nordheilm
Associate Teaching Professor
Teaching Professor & Senior Associate Dean for Executive Custom Programs
Kerry Pace
Associate Dean, MBA Program Office
Affiliate Visiting Scholar
Benedict Payne
Business Operations Specialist, Office of the Dean
Professor of the Practice and Managing Director of the BSBGA
Anna Sebastian (FX MBA’22)
Sandra Sirjue
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Dean
Serafina Smith
Director, MBA Admissions, Diversity and Partnerships
Jessica Steinberg
Director Assistant Dean of Strategy and Operations, MBA Program Office
Associate Professor
Raffini Term Professor and Academic Director for the Executive Master’s in Leadership (EML) Program
Gianna Valencia (B’24)
Love Victor (B’22)
Professor of the Practice
Vice Provost for Education
Professor of Finance
Sarena Young (MBA’22)
As part of their work, the committee launched three task forces that focused on initial data collection regarding the state of DEI among students, faculty, and staff at McDonough. Those task forces have engaged with individuals and groups throughout the school, university, and beyond to help gather data and input.
Read the full Georgetown McDonough Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report for 2021.
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