UMass Amherst is excited to launch our search for the next Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion. This role is central to who we are and who we aspire to be as the Commonwealth's flagship campus with an enduring commitment to equity and inclusion. Reporting to the Chancellor and leading the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Vice Chancellor of Equity and Inclusion serves in a critical role, leading and supporting the UMass Amherst campus us as together we carry out the initiatives of our strategic plan.
Leadership Profile
In partnership with national search firm WittKieffer, we are pleased to share the leadership profile for our next Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion. Developed with input from across the campus community, the leadership profile articulates the opportunities and priorities of the role and of UMass Amherst at this moment. The campus community is invited to share the leadership profile widely and submit nominations through the link below.
The leadership profile is shared as a .pdf file. Should you prefer a different file type, please contact @email.
Online Nominations
The UMass Amherst community is invited to nominate candidates for our next Vice Chancellor of Equity and Inclusion. Please include as much information as you have available, including the individual's current institution or organization, title, and email or other contact information. Your nomination will be kept confidential.
Search Timeline
Additional timeline events and details will be shared as they are available.
Vice Chancellor Search Announcement
Search Advisory Committee Announced
Invitation to Listening Sessions and Online Survey
Online Listening Sessions
Online Survey Closes
Online Nominations Close
Search Advisory Committee
- Fouad Abd-El-Khalick, Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Chair)
- Omogbolahan Bello, Doctoral Student, Department of Political Science, GSG Representative
- Mari Castañeda, Dean, Commonwealth Honor College and Professor of Communication, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Yolanda Covington-Ward, Chair and Professor, W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies, College of Humanities and Fine Arts
- Jaime Dávila, Associate Chair of Community, Equity, and Belonging and Senior Teaching Faculty, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences
- Leo Hwang, Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, College of Natural Sciences
- Allie Lepper, Deputy General Counsel, UMass Amherst (Advisor)
- Sam Masinter, Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications, University Relations
- David Mednicoff, Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies and Public Policy
- Sheri Neshiem, Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
- Esther Onyeka, Chair, SGA Social Justice & Empowerment Committee, SGA Representative
- Paula Rees, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Riccio College of Engineering
- Pete Smith, Chief of Staff, Student Affairs and Campus Life
- Cara Takakjian, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Senior Lecturer, College of Humanities and Fine Arts
- Wilmore Webley, Senior Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion