The Committee for Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusion seeks to nurture a Zion community - grounded in unity, mutual respect, and charity toward all - in the BYU College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. We aim to reflect our commitment to achieve this goal by supporting the college in the following three areas:
- We will promote the recruitment, training, retention, promotion, and support of faculty of color, women faculty, and faculty from other underrepresented groups, recognizing that their perspectives and contributions enrich the quality of our college's research, teaching, and programming, while strengthening and improving social interactions.
- We will collaborate with faculty members, deans, chairs, mentors, and other campus partners to create inclusive academic environments where faculty, students, and staff of all backgrounds and experiences can succeed, thrive, and contribute to the aims of Brigham Young University.
- We will strive to help students become sensitive citizens and leaders who are informed and aware of both diversity and culture, helping to make our BYU community and the broader communities in which they live more just, equitable, happy, and inclusive.
College Diversity and Inclusion Leadership

Mikaela Dufur
Student Committee

Julie Van
Luke Sanchez
Emily Peterson
Alessandra Fernandez
Domanique Kemp
Beam Ka me' e Parker
Race Working Committee
Diana Duan

Sherinah Saasa
Gender Working Committee

Mikaela Dufur

Liz McGuire

Mona Hopkins
Faculty Advisory Committee

Sherinah Saasa
Diana Duan

DJ Gonzales

Joel Selway

Jessica Preece

Olga Stoddard

Jacob Rugh
Ryan Gabriel
Student & Campus Resources
2022 Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusion Art Contest
BYU & Race Website
FHSS Student Research Academy
Take the Lead
E -ducate yourself on issues and struggles to prepare yourself to be more supportive.
A – ware (be) self-aware and aware of others who may be struggling due to social problems.
D – o seek to know how to fulfill your special duty to uplift, empower, and serve.
LGBTQ Student Resources
Faculty Resources
Hickman Diversity and Inclusion Lecture
The Hickman Diversity and Inclusion Lecture is given annually by a faculty member who has been awarded the Hickman Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusion Award based on their research, teaching, and citizenship in the area of diversity and inclusion. This year’s winner is Dr. Niwako Yamawaki. She will present her lecture entitled “My Perspective as an Immigrant” on Friday, February 19. To access the lecture, click here.