HPM Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee Charge

The charge of the HPM Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Committee is to provide guidance, resources, and advocacy to foster inclusion and culture change across the Division of Health Policy and Management (HPM) and beyond. Our committee does this through four core activities: providing resources about equity, diversity, and inclusion from across the University; participating in event planning to imbue these values into ongoing activities in the Division; listening to members of the community; and serving as a liaison to other antiracism-related activities at the School of Public Health and beyond. We acknowledge the historical legacy of oppression across academic institutions, particularly in Public Health spaces. It is the aim of this committee to leverage its members’ contributions to bring awareness and action for the promotion of social justice and equity within HPM and beyond. The committee is equally composed of faculty, staff, and students, with the leadership reflecting both faculty and staff.

2025-2026 DEIB Committee Members

Jean Abraham

Stephanie Bahr

Blaine Damte

Cheryl Cole-Hill

Sarah Gollust

Stuart Grande

Carrie Henning-Smith

Kelli Johnson

Paul Kissell

Jorge Loyo Lopez

Elizabeth Lukanen

Dave Revilla

Mariana Tuttle

HPM Diversity Statement

The Division of Health Policy and Management (HPM) and School of Public Health (SPH) embrace the diversity of students, faculty, and staff, honor the inherent dignity of each individual, and welcome each person’s unique perspectives. We all benefit from a diverse learning environment. We are also aware of the historical and contemporary impact of systemic racism and other forms of oppression. The SPH is committed to implementing antiracism and anti-oppression in our operations as reflected in our Strategic Plan for Antiracism. If you witness or experience an action which targets, excludes, or diminishes you or someone else based on their apparent or perceived identities, we encourage you to report it to the University of Minnesota’s Bias Response and Referral Network. Doing so helps us cultivate a safer and more inclusive school.  -Updated Aug. 2024

Questions/Comments? Contact the HPM DEIB Committee

Academic Program DEI Plans and Reports

In addition to division-wide actions through our committee, HPM academic programs are also engaging in program-level diversity, equity and inclusion work as part of the School of Public Health Strategic Plan for Antiracism