PURPOSE AND MISSION: The Leeds Inclusion, Diversity, Excellence in Academics Committee (IDEA) is a committee of staff members employed by the Leeds School of Business, formed to support the employees of Leeds.

This is achieved by:
Supporting in fostering a work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity and champions equity and inclusion in our day-to-day Leeds culture.

Leeds IDEA Committee Initiatives

Formation and continuation of babyÖ±²¥app and staff culture committee

Career path conversation training and development resources support

Staff recognition and professional network through LinkedIn platform

Staff DEI showcase

Subcommittee Areas of Focus

Staff & Faculty Relationships

  • Amplify Intentional Opportunities to Connect for Faculty & Staff
  • Awareness of Units in Building
  • Quarterly Staff & Faculty
  • Town Halls

Cultural Competency

  • Addressing Leeds Incivility & Workplace Norms
  • Communication Practices
  • Training for Managers/Supervisors
  • Microaggressions Education
  • New to HigherEd Education for Employees

Professional Development

  • Opportunities for Upward Movement Within Departments
  • Training & Coaching
  • Career Planning
  • Addressing Organizational Changes
  • Recognition and Celebration of Employee Achievements

Active Members IDEA Committee

Sheila Duffy
Sheila Duffy
Executive Director, Burridge Center for Finance
Burridge Center for Finance
Stephanie Gillin
Stephanie Gillin
Associate Dean for Administration and Finance
Office of Finance and Administration
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Heidi Hulse
Advising Supervisor
Undergraduate Programs
Erik Jeffries
Erik Jeffries
Marketing Director
Marketing and Communications
Jackie Juarez
Jackie Juarez
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Culture Specialist, IDEA Committee Chair
Culture and Community
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Tom Klenow
AV Assistant Director
Office of Finance and Administration
Brittany Moynham
Brittany Moynham
Senior Director HR and Faculty Support
Office of Finance and Administration
Neeha Patel
Neeha Patel
Business Analyst and Reporting Specialist - Technology Services
Office of Finance and Administration
Birdie Reznicek
Birdie Reznicek
Associate Dean for Culture & Community • Associate Teaching Professor • Virginia & Ed Mitchell Faculty Scholar
Social Responsibility and Sustainability • Culture and Community
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Julie Waggoner
Operations Director
Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility

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