The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at CUIMC is proud to announce the launch of the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) ERG. This ERG will be led by Rudina Odeh-Ramadan, Vice Dean for Finance and Administration at VP&S and Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgical Research (in surgery). Sami Jarrah, Vice Dean for Finance and Administration at the Mailman School of Public Health; Executive Director for Public Partnerships at MSPH, will serve as the executive sponsor for the group.
This meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 14th from 11:00am to 12:00pm. This meeting is followed by the CopeColumbia Healing session that was hosted in April. We encourage you to join us and ask that you please share them with your network. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues around the campus and participate in this ERG's inception. All Columbia employees are welcome to register and join.
https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcuuorj4rGdBQ8yiMVd8ciX5t_K7_7JQi#/registration
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The mission of the Southwest Asian and North African ERG is to raise awareness of, and provide support for, the SWANA community at CUIMC and Columbia University, and to act as a strategic partner with CUIMC to promote a culture of inclusivity across the full spectrum of the SWANA identity.
The SWANA ERG is committed to fostering awareness including professional and personal growth through educational training, professional development, networking, and community service in accordance with CUIMC’s goals and values. Through collaboration and education, we aim to celebrate differences, break down barriers, and contribute to a culture where every voice is heard and valued. Together, we will work towards creating an inclusive and vibrant workplace for all. We will contribute significantly to the cultural richness and overall wellbeing of its members and the broader CUIMC community.
