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Annual Report for EFDEI Committee for July 2023 – June 2024 

  

EFDEI met on the fourth Monday of each month via Zoom, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. (adjusted per holidays as needed) 

  

Areas of Focus during this term: 

  • Accessibility Follow Up 
  • Discussion of impact of August/September critical incidents on AAPI members of the Carolina Community specifically 
  • Continued discussion of the future of the Carolina Women’s Center 
  • Proclamation recognizing Terri Pheonix’ contributions to campus 
  • Discussion of dismantling of DEI on campus and its impact and how to support impacted staff 
  • Representation on University Well Being Days Review Committee 

  

Areas for Attention:  

  • Use of EFDEI funds for 2023-24 and reallocation of funds for 2024-25 
  • The future of DEI initiatives and programs at UNC 
  • Potential need for EFDEI to serve as voice of importance of DEI for staff 
  • Continued discussion of housing affordability in Chapel Hill 

  

Initiatives (formally known as Subgroups): 

  • Partnership with Diversity and Inclusion 
  • Alternative Holiday 
  • Terri Phoenix Service Recognition/Proclamation 
  • Employee Forum and Staff 
  • University Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Council 
  • Carolina Black Caucus 
  • Employee Resources 
  • Accessibility 

  

Active Committee Members 

Name                                      Department 

Lori Shamblin – Co-Chair           Biology 

Rebecca Howell – Co-Chair     School of Law 

Julie Theriault – Secretary   Maternal & Child Health 

Lauren Anderson Epidemiology 

Jessye Bongiovanni                 Student Affairs 

David Bragg                           ITS 

Shane Brogan Physics & Astronomy 

Valerie Cartagena                   Obstetrics/Gynecology 

Tiffany Carver                         School of Social Work 

Elizabeth Dubose                    School of Medicine 

Shayla Evans-Hollingsworth Human Resources 

Adrianne Gibilisco                 Kenan-Flagler Business School 

Leah Hefner                            University Libraries 

Jesse Hill Craniofacial & Surgical Care 

Arlene Medder                        Auxiliary Services 

Vanessa Mitchell School of Social Work 

Katie Musgrove School of Law 

Chelsea Porter                        Digital Accessibility 

Jacqueline Schwamberger School of Medical Administration 

Kelly Scurlock-Cross                Obstetrics/Gynecology 

Theresa Silsby                        ITS 

Janice Singletary                     Campus Health 

Sarah Smith                             Campus Y 

Annetta Streater Adams School of Dentistry Dean’s Office 

Juan Enrique Tuset                  Family Medicine 

Tracey Wetherby Williams               School of Medicine – Information Technology 

Michael Williams ITS 

Gabriela de la Cruz (secondary) Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center 

Keith Hines (secondary) Carolina Union Administration 

Charlissa Rice (secondary) HR & EOC 

Audrey Shore (secondary) Carolina Annual Giving