UCDEI is comprised of 40 faculty, staff and students responsible for assisting in the development of programs, projects and policies that will enhance diversity, equity and inclusion, with emphasis on issues related to, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and disability.
The committee is a collaborative partner in creating and sustaining a culture that consistently reflects DEI as a core value that informs how we work, interact and support one another and those we serve.
Our work is ongoing and requires commitment, education, humility, innovation and accountability. We are dedicated to helping Pacificans on our three campuses build and strengthen the capacity to incorporate DEI principles into their roles at the university.
We are mindful of the incredibly rich diversity of identities represented at Pacific, and strive to achieve the powerful and attainable goal expressed by our university president: to become the leading anti-racist institution in the nation.
Allison Dumas is the associate vice president of student life, equity and academic partnerships at University of the Pacific. Prior to this role, she served over 30 years at Pacific in equity and inclusion leadership as executive director of equity programs, director of community involvement program, and associate director of SUCCESS/TRiO.
In addition to her role as co-chair of the UCDEI, she has been a member of the California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education, developed sustainable pipeline projects for underrepresented Stockton youth, and has received:
Allison Dumas, Associate Vice President of Community Engagement and Enrollment Strategy
Cosana Eram, Associate Professor and Department Chair, Modern Languages and Literature
Jane Khudyakov, Professor, Biological Sciences
Sarah Lee, Associate Professor and Associate Director, ELMSN Program
Larry Levine, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Professor of Law
Mustafa Radif, Associate Professor and Dental Hygiene Practice Leader
Toya Sadler, Student, Associated Students of UOP (Stockton)
Brittany Trotter, Assistant Professor of Flute and Program Director of Woodwinds
Melissa Yamanaka, Director, Diversity and Student Engagement
Nicoleta Bugnariu, Dean, School of Health Sciences
Bradley Davis, Head Coach, Women's Basketball
Nick Franco, Director of DEI Education and Bias Prevention
Deborah Freeman, Director of AA/EEO, Human Resources
Lori Guerrero, Director of Treasury
Marcia Hernandez, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Janel Ludwig, Manager of Digital Communications
Missy Rae Magdalera, APID and SWANA Program Specialist, Center for Identity & Inclusion
Angela Melero, Assistant Vice President of Technology Architecture CTA
Donté Miller, Executive Director, Student Success & Retention
Morgan Northcutt, Associate Director Services for Students with Disabilities
Matt Smith, Director of Religious and Spiritual Life / University Chaplain
Tierra Smithson, Assistant Director for ASUOP: Student Government
Janice Wagner, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement
Ashley Williams, Director, Strategic Initiative
