Our programs provide students with the chance to build community, access resources and develop a sense of safety and belonging in and out of their academic lives. We believe that when students are supported as whole individuals, they can better pursue their interests and truly thrive at the School of Engineering.
The goal of Stanford Engineering’s Equity and Inclusion Initiatives is to ensure a more just and equitable educational experience. We strive to create a nurturing, welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and beliefs.
We seek to empower students that have been historically marginalized based on race, gender, sexuality, ability, national origin, religion, income and limited access to higher education.
Through collaboration with graduate students, student societies, campus partners, faculty, staff, alumni and corporate donors, the Equity and Inclusion Initiatives team continues to create a range of programs that provide educational support and individual enrichment for the Stanford Engineering community.
The Equity and Inclusion Initiatives team is housed in the Dean’s Office of Student Affairs at the School of Engineering.
Lourdes Andrade
Director, Equity & Inclusion
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Ngoc Tran
Assistant Director, Equity & Inclusion
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Bethlehem “Betty” Aynalem
Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
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