DEI Committee

BBA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The BBA DEI Committee works to improve all student experiences by creating and maintaining action-based structures dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within Ross, and establishing meaningful connections between Michigan Ross students, staff and faculty members, and Ross School Leadership.

We are a committee within BBA Council that sits under the VP of DEI, and consists of five positions of equal authority, general members, and committee chairs. The DEI Committee envisions a Michigan Ross community that is not only as diverse as the global communities that Ross works to empower, but upholds a level of equity and inclusivity that affords each student the opportunity and confidence to utilize their unique experiences socially and academically.

Contact: bbadeicommittee@umich.edu

Event Calendar

2024-2025 DEI Committee Board

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Jiahn Yoo

Works to create flyering and marketing strategies for BBA DEI Committee initiatives, while also developing innovative ways to connect the Ross community/culture with various DEI initiatives through the use of eye-catching slide presentations, student newsletters, and student-inspired installations.

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL

Deborah Abodunrin

Partners with Faculty and Staff to develop creative solutions for core problems in Ross class dynamics, propose and execute institutional changes, and help build an inclusive classroom climate through student-teacher interactions, inclusive teaching principles and a rich Identity, Diversity, and Organizations (IDO) experience.

VICE PRESIDENT OF DEI

Carlos Hufnagel

Focuses on building relationships within Ross organizations around campus, while also creating meaningful partnerships for DEI initiatives, such as administrative/faculty cooperation, external collaborations with other universities, as well as promoting DEI initiatives within the Ross student community.

DIRECTOR OF RFGN

Claudia Lorenzo

Connects the Ross First Generation Network with the wider diversity, equity, and inclusion committee to brainstorm and execute events geared towards first-gen students and their transition to college. Focuses on providing the resources that they lack and fosters a welcoming community.

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Vibhuti Patel

Focuses on handling the logistics of the BBA DEI Committee, which spans towards the management and updating of several calendars, drives, and folders. Also responsible for advising the committee on financial decisions, as well as fostering a sense of community with committee members through the creation of various social events.

DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL

Maelisa Watkins

Promotes Ross opportunities to underrepresented students both at U of M and in the larger community. Develops relationships with prospective students from diverse backgrounds through a variety of events aimed at engaging high schoolers into the business sphere.

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Feel free to contact us at bbadeicommittee@umich.edu with any event ideas you'd like to see us host!

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