Building an inclusive workplace culture

The Office of the Dean for Research is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in research and in the workplace. The Office of the Dean for Research Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is a standing committee that guides and oversees a living plan to ensure that our work environment is positive and welcoming, appreciative of a diverse staff population, and sensitive to the needs of our larger campus community. The committee guides the continual development and growth of a diverse and inclusive culture in the Dean for Research unit to ensure that all personnel feel that they belong, are treated equitably, and are an integral part of the functioning of the unit. 

The committee has three pillars of focus:

• Building our employment brand and improving our ability to recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds while also focusing on developing and retaining talent.  
• Engaging multiple layers of leadership and creating additional and comprehensively applied educational opportunities focused on diversity.
• Maintaining a satisfactory experience for all employees by building our inclusive culture with a focus on strategic learning with the support of the Office of Human Resources.

Co-Chairs

• Jessica Pilotti, Assistant Director for Finance and Administration, ODFR
• Maureen Thompson-Siegel, Senior Associate Director, RDO 

Committee Members

• Hope Caldwell, Associate Director, RIA
• Cortney Cavanaugh, New Ventures and Licensing Associate, OTL
• Chi Chung, Senior Grant and Contract Administrator, ORPA
• Lauren Danridge, Associate Director, IACUC/IBC/PAM, RIA
• Julia Gilbert, Office and Project Manager, ODFR
• Prabhpreet Gill, New Ventures and Technology Licensing Associate, OTL
• Michael Hegarty, Innovation Program Specialist, OI
• Jamus MacGuire, Assistant Director, Veterinary Services, LAR
• Ivy Mong'are, Grant and Contract Administrator, ORPA
• Lieve Monnens, Executive Assistant, ODFR
• Sacha Patera, Senior Associate Director, SPE

University Statement on Diversity and Non-discrimination

Princeton University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. To maximize excellence, we seek talent from all segments of American society and the world, and we take steps to ensure everyone at Princeton can thrive while they are here. That is the sole rationale and purpose of our diversity and inclusion programs, all of which are voluntary and open to all, and which comply with federal and state non-discrimination laws. Princeton does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic, and Princeton does not provide special benefits or preferential treatment on the basis of a protected characteristic.