A History of Diversity, Poised for a Lifetime of Inclusion & Justice Work
OEI Promise: Confronting the uncomfortable, we strive to celebrate the uniqueness of each individual in our beloved community through courage, compassion, and understanding. Members of the Office of Equity and Inclusion are wholly committed to cultivating a student body cognizant of humanity’s inherent dignity, regardless of affinity group differentiation. We recognize Loyola’s place in our broader neighborhood, taking care to include the Pico-Union community in every consideration–from our discussions on conduct to our involvement in Loyola events, no one is excluded. To lead our students into the broader world of diversity, we work to create an environment where inclusivity is promoted and upheld by the members of the community itself.
Meet the Team
F. Douglas Brown
Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion fdbrown@loyolahs.edu 213.381.5121 ext. 3010“Beloved community is formed not by the eradication of difference but by its affirmation, by each of us claiming the identities and cultural legacies that shape who we are and how we live in the world.”
– bell hooks
Kaitlin Collins Pardo
Director of the Cub Year Programs; Associate Director of the Office of Equity and Inclusion kcollins@loyolahs.edu 213.381.5121 ext. 3099“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
-Lilla Watson
