As a scholar/artist/activist, Dr. Johnson’s research and activism focus on narratives of identity, protest, healing, and social justice in digital media, popular media, and everyday lived experiences. As a polymath, their mixed-media artistry involves working with...Read more about Amber Johnson, PhD
Director of Faculty and Departmental Diversity Initiatives
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Amy Scharf (she/her) has more than 20 years experience in educational equity and diversity leadership. She currently serves as UC Berkeley's Director of Faculty and Departmental Diversity Initiatives, where she leads departmental equity and inclusion planning efforts,...Read more about Amy Scharf, PhD
Dr. Eppig is the inaugural Director of Equity Data Initiatives in Equity & Inclusion. He oversees institutional research to understand and eliminate inequalities in higher education. His work encompasses program assessment and evaluation; survey design and analysis;...Read more about Andrew Eppig, PhD
Ashley brings over a decade of experience as a marketing and communications professional. She works in higher education developing communications plans and campaigns that deepen community engagement and advance cohesive narratives. She is passionate about understanding...Read more about Ashley Villanueva
I am a San Francisco native, having grown up here in the City, and I continue to live here today with my wife and 2 kids. My favorite past time is to explore the various neighborhoods of the City and its delicious food offerings! Professionally, I have been in...Read more about Charles Ho
Associate Vice Chancellor, Community Engagement & Transformative Care
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Dr. Elisa Diana Huerta (they/them/elle) is a Brawley born and Tejas raised organizer, educator, artesanx, and scholar. They did their undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin and their doctoral work at the University of California, Santa Cruz....Read more about Elisa Diana Huerta, PhD
Gadise Regassa (she/her) is the new Faculty and Departmental DEIBJ Initiatives project manager. With 10 years of experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, and business consulting firms, Gadise is passionate about using research and programming to...Read more about Gadise Regassa
Originally from Virginia, Talitha is a life-long learner and advocate for education. She is a first-generation college student and she began her career as a teacher in Baltimore, Maryland where she taught middle school social studies. Following her time in the classroom...Read more about Talitha Green Ling
