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
Special Advisor on DEI Initiatives
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
Assistant Professor
Professor of the Practice
Patricia Grant
Co-chair of Standing Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate Program
Assistant Teaching Professor
Managing Director of Georgetown Institute for Consumer Research
Professor of Marketing and Vice Dean of Programs
Assistant Teaching Professor in Operations and Analytics
Associate Teaching Professor
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives
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
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor of the Practice
Michael G. and Robin Psaros Chair in Business Administration and Vice Dean of Faculty and Professor of Marketing
Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Professor of the Practice
MSB Distinguished Teaching Professor