About us
At the Diversity Equity Inclusivity+ Office (DEI+), we foster a more equitable and inclusive UM community.
On this page, you can learn more about who we are, the topics we are currently working on, and how to contact us.
In addition to our office staff listed below, the Advisory Council advises the DEI+ Office on policy matters. The council is chaired by the President and includes UM staff and students, as well as external members not employed by UM.
D&I Team
Darshini | She/Her
Policy Advisor
Topics currently working on:
- UM Gender Equality Plan
UM Social safety training videos
National Network of Diversity Officers (LanDO)
- DEI competencies and strategy
- International PhD Task Force
- Inclusive scholarship selection review
- Anti-racism initiatives
- Communication & supervising student assistants
Netty | She/Her
Events Coordinator / Policy Advisor
Topics currently working on:
- Inclusive facilities
- UnliMited Staff & Students Network
- Disability Inclusion Group support
- Task Force Obstacle-free studying and working at UM
- Inclusive language - Dutch
- Events
- Communication & supervising student assistants
Casey | She/Her
Communications advisor
Topics currently working on:
- Communication strategy & guide
- Internal communications
- Supervision of student assistants
- Inclusive language
Use of gender pronouns
- Student network communication
Joyce | She/Her
Sexual Safety Programme Manager
Topics currently working on:
- Development and implementation of Sexual Safety Programme
- Policies and procedures
- Communications
- Staff and student network
- National network
- Training & lectures
Jack | He/Him
Sexual Safety Project Coordinator
Topics currently working on:
- Green Dot workshops and strategy (bystander intervention)
- Green Dot training
Coordination and delivery of 'Are you okay?' lectures
Branislav | He/Him
Student assistant
Topics currently working on:
- Social media management
- Web editing
- Content creation
- Events organisation
Online surveys and forms
Marieke | She/Her
Student assistant
Topics currently working on:
- Social media management
- Diversity calendar
- Web editing
- Content creation
Translations
Lillianne | She/Her
Student assistant
Topics currently working on:
- Social media management
- Digital accessibility
- Web editing
- Content creation
Translations
