Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just academic community.

The Department of Communication at UC Santa Barbara strives to foster a community that is reflexive in the pursuit of an inclusive working environment. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee works to facilitate and maintain a departmental culture that centers inclusivity, diversity of identities, and equitable access. The DEI committee is responsible for advancing strategies that enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion; creating equitable departmental policies; and upholding inclusive group norms for all in our community. When department members have concerns about interpersonal-level interactions, the committee can also help provide references to resources in and outside of the department.

DEI Committee (2024-25)

Amy Gonzales (Co-chair) 
Walid Afifi (Co-chair)

Erick Garcia (Grad rep)
Salvador "Sal" Gonzalez (Staff rep)
Guadalupe "Lupita" Madrigal (Faculty rep)
Prateekshit "Kanu" Pandey (Faculty rep)

DEI Committee (2023-24)

Amy Gonzales (Chair)
Renee Houston (Faculty rep)
RenĂ© Weber (Faculty rep)
Dan Linz (Faculty rep)
Erick Garcia (Grad rep)