Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)

MAPP Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Mission Statement:

MAPP’s JEDI committee works to uphold justice, equity, diversity and inclusion as core values of the school. We celebrate the rich identities and multiple perspectives within our community. We support and amplify the research, creative practice, and service work of faculty, students, and staff. We work to ensure that the school’s policies and practices embody these values and affirm them as a shared responsibility.

Read about the MAPP’s commitment to anti-racism in our Action Plan and Racial Justice Resources.

Contact the MAPP JEDI Committee by emailing mapp-diversity@umd.edu, or using the form at the bottom of this page.

 


 

Monday Care Droplet

MAPP+D’s JEDI Wellbeing Initiative is a multi-format program aiming to invite our school’s students, staff, and faculty to invest in their wellbeing, restore themselves, and reconnect with others in our community. Our E-Newsletter, Monday's Care Droplet, is a small expression of care to enjoy, learn, and share.

All are invited to share articles, events, artistic inspirations and resources by emailing mapp-diversity@umd.edu and to learn about JEDI's wellbeing initiatives below. 

Sign Me Up!


 

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee

The JEDI Committee is charged with leading MAPP on all Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion efforts. We work proactively to advance the school's strategic plan and protect and build a respectful, diverse, and inclusive community. The committee is chaired by the School’s JEDI Officer --who is appointed by the Dean-- faculty, staff and student members. Additional members are invited to join on an ad hoc basis. If you are interested in joining our force email us below!

JOIN THE JEDI


The committee members are:

  • Clara Irazábal, Chair and MAPP Diversity and Inclusion Officer
  • Ingrid Farrell, MAPP Equity Administrator
  • Jelena Dakovic, MAPP School
  • Melissa Tellez, Urban Studies & Planning
  • Julie Gabrielli, Architecture
  • Maria Day-Marshall, Real Estate Development
  • John Sprinkle, Historic Preservation
  • Hiro Iseki, PhD in Urban and Regional Planning and Design 
  • Bi'Anncha T Andrews, PhD in Urban and Regional Planning and Design Student Representative
  • Isabel Anderson, Architecture, Undergraduate Student Representative
  • Elizabeth Mekonnen, Historic Preservation Graduate Assistant
  • Hoang Edullantes, Urban Studies & Planning Graduate Assistant
  • R. Maisha Islam, Dual Degree (ARCP) Student Representative

 

Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) Liaison

Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) is a team under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion that is charged with addressing hate-bias incidents targeting UMD students, faculty and staff. The program responds to incidents with trauma-informed care, collects and shares data about hate-bias incidents, and educates the campus community about identity-based trauma and its impact.

Interested in becoming a BISS Liason? Contact Clara Irazábal at irazabal@umd.edu

The BISS liaison members are:

 

TerrapinSTRONG

TerrapinSTRONG

  • Required campus-wide onboarding program to acclimate incoming students, faculty and staff to our Maryland traditions, values, mission and culture.
  • The goal is to create an inclusive  environment for all where  everyone feels that they belong  and can reach their full potential.

 

Course links:

MAPP Diversity & Inclusion Committee
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