George Washington University's Athletics Department believes that Athletics foster a community that brings people together from all walks of life and all spectrums of diversity. GW Athletics is dedicated to welcoming, affirming and celebrating students, coaches, staff and spectators of all races and ethnicities, sexes, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and disabilities. We truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion lead to excellence. Below you will find policies that help uphold these values.
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MEMBERS OF THE INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE TASK FORCE
- Rashard Fant, Assistant Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Development & Inclusive Excellence
- Danya Ellman, Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA
- Andrew Lundt, Associate Athletics Director for Operations, Events and Facilities
- Brian Sereno, Associate Athletics Director for Communications
- Natalie Ellard, Academic Advisor
- Jordan Sheppard, Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Yeiwah Brewah, Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Sports Medicine
- Colleen McCaffery, Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse
- Lamont Franklin, Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
- Armani Fanklin, Senior Student Programs Associate, Student-Athlete Development
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Inclusive Excellence Task Force is to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive GW community, and engage with our university and D.C. community to participate in the national dialogue and create concentrated change in the fight for social justice.
GOALS
- The goal of the Inclusive Excellence Task force is to engage with people from all walks of life through the following:
- Actively listen to our community members, amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities
- Educate community members about diverse, equitable and inclusive practices
- Empower our community members to be their true, authentic selves