Equity & Inclusion

“We're immensely proud of our growing Thriving Initiatives team, reflecting our own efforts to build a sustainable infrastructure for this work. These roles signify a crucial step forward in uniting the collective efforts and aspirations of our past and present. We acknowledge with gratitude the labor of the many it took to arrive at this point in community and the many it will take to continue these transformative efforts,” shared UC Berkeley Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion Dania Matos. 

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Recognizing leadership and commitment to student success

We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional contributions of our staff members within the Division of Equity and Inclusion, who have been honored with the prestigious 2023 Advising and Student Services Awards. Their dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students has had a profound impact on our campus community.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Lauryn Valerio (she/her) and Lorena Valdez (she, her, ella) to their new roles. We are excited for the leadership and energy they will bring to campus!

Dear campus community,

Assistant Director for Degree Completion Pathways
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) 

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