About
The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee collaborates with students of underrepresented and marginalized communities, backgrounds, and identities to addresses discrimination and oppression and to advance equitable and inclusive community practices.
COMMUNITY Partners
- Anderson Freeman Resource Center
- Chellis Resource Center
- Disability Resource Center
- International Student & Scholar Services
- Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Scott Center for Spiritual & Religious Life
Committee Leadership
Madison Holland '21SGA Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
I joined SGA because I believe that we as students have the power to shape our community and have a say in the issues that matter to us, including and especially what DE&I looks like at Middlebury. Issues of DE&I on Middlebury’s campus are deeply important to me and I believe in our ability to address them and improve as a community, which is why I’m invested in enabling dialogue and establishing initiatives that promote concrete change. I'm most interested in questions of access and inclusion, thinking about the areas in which Middlebury as an institution can self-evaluate and take steps to improve every student’s sense of belonging and ability to succeed here. My goals as Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion this year include facilitating more conversations that increase transparency between the administration and students, opening up conversations around physical and financial access on campus, creating more social opportunities for students on campus over breaks, supporting and collaborating with the Anderson Freeman Center, and bringing a wider section of students (not just those involved with SGA) to the table surrounding discussions about DE&I on campus.
Hometown: Medina, New York
Major: Sociology Interests: Omega Alpha; The DREAM Program; Middlebury College Access Mentors; JUNTOS; Long Ross Dinners; Existential Proc Conversations; Playlists without a theme; The Great British Bake Off; Apple Cider Donuts; Laurie Patton's dogs Previous SGA Positions: Institutional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee |
MIGUEL VELASQUEZ '23SGA Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
As a student who has been affected by the flaws of our institution, I’m compelled, both morally and ethically, to advance a progressive agenda. I believe that an institution should always be moving in a positive direction, and am excited by the idea of contributing to massive change alongside a group of motivated peers. Not only do I intend to improve our current conditions, but also of those who will roam the campus in the years to come. Everyone, regardless of identity, should feel welcomed and equipped with the tools to succeed at Midd.
Hometown: Houston, Texas and South Plainfield, NJ
Major: International Politics and Economics Interests: Juntos Event Coordinator/board member, Open Door Clinic Interpreter, Admissions Assistant/Student Ambassador/tour guide, Faculty Research Assistant, Interests: Social Justice, Activism, Playing the piano, eating Flan and Pomegranates |
Committee LIAISONS
Akbarali Aziz '24SGA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
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Catherine Kish '24SGA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
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Cassia Park '24SGA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
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