Mission Statement: Through advocacy, education and outreach, we foster a community in which all graduate students at the School of Medicine can pursue academic and professional excellence.

Vision Statement: As a leading advocate for inclusive excellence at the School of Medicine, we will advocate on behalf of all graduate students to ensure a diverse and equitable institution.

Areas of concern:

• Ensuring diversity in admissions and recruitment
• Promoting financial aid & funding policies that help offset socioeconomics status
• Disseminating resources to create culturally competent mentorship
• Recognizing the contributions of underrepresented minorities at SOM
• Rallying diverse student group leaders to co-host events
• Partnering with SOM Diversity Council to conduct town halls and awareness raising events to promote diversity and inclusion

Contact us:
Are you interested in joining the committee or have a question? Contact the committee co-chairs Adler Archer, J.D. (adlerarcher@jhmi.edu) or Rachel Helms (rhelms1@jhmi.edu)