Who We Are

Welcome from the Vice President, Diane Forbes Berthoud

Read a statement from Dr. Forbes Berthoud about the mission of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and its goals for the future.

Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Mission Statement


The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion leads, builds capacity, and cultivates collective action to advance sustainable, systemic change that promotes equity and justice in all dimensions of the mission and culture of UMB.

Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Vision Statement


All people thrive, belong, and contribute wholly to the mission, vision, and values of the institution.

Values


At UMB, we embrace and are committed to diversity, and we value inclusive and just communities. We oppose racism and oppression in all their forms. Equity and Justice are part of the university's Core Values.

In addition to the university’s core values, the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion works to promote and embody the values of collaboration, leadership, and excellence.

EDI Staff

Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA
Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA

Vice President and Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer

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Katie Hughes, BA

Executive Assistant to Vice President and Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer

Rhea Roper Nedd, PhD, MA

Assistant Vice President

Reetta Gach, MS, MBA

Director of Programs