DEI Roundtable

Diversity and Inclusivity

Diversity and Inclusion

Committee ​on Diversity and Inclusivity (CDI)

Mission Statement:

The College of Human Environmental Sciences is
committed to creating and
sustaining a diverse, inclusive,
and welcoming campus
community in which every 
student, faculty,
and staff can thrive.

Capstone Creed

​“As a member of The University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge; act with fairness, integrity and respect; promote equity and inclusion; foster individual and civic responsibility; and strive for excellence in all I do.”

EVENTS

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CDI College Representatives

Erin Sanders, M.S.

Director of Diversity and Inclusivity

Clothing, Textiles, & Interior Design

etsanders1@ua.edu

Karly Downs, Ph.D.

Human Development  & Family Studies

kdowns@ches.ua.ed

Beth Sherman

Dean’s Office

bsherman@ua.edu

Carla Blakey

Hospitality Managment

chuggs@ches.ua.edu

Steven Lockhart

Dean’s Office

slockhart@ches.ua.edu

Brian Taylor, M.S.

Clothing, Textiles, & Interior Design

btaylor@ches.ua.edu

Kimberly Blitch, Ph.D.

Human Development & Family Studies

kablitch@ches.ua.edu

Courtney McGahey, M.S.

Consumer Sciences

cmcgahey@ches.ua.edu

Jeri Zemke, Ph.D., LAT, ATC

Health Science- Athletic Training

jzemke@ches.ua.edu

Denise DeSalvo

Human Nutrition Hospitality Management 

dmdesalvo@ches.ua.edu

Kareem McNeal, M.S.

Health Science​

kjmcneal@ua.edu

What we do:

Outreach

We support student education and professional development aiming to increase access to valuable resources and services.