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Diversity in Chemistry Initiative (DICI)

The mission of Diversity in Chemistry Initiative (DICI) is to amplify the voices, actions, and successes of under-represented minorities (URMs) in chemistry at Caltech and beyond. DICI includes all black and brown, LGBTQIA+, and disabled individuals as part of the under-represented community. DICI provides a safe space for URMs to share ideas and issues, hosts seminars and panels, and engages in outreach with the goal to increase inclusion and equity in science. DICI is open to both URMs and allies. DICI was founded in 2016 by two CCE graduate students, Trixia Buscagan and Javier Fajardo Jr., with the support of Agnes Tong and Prof. Doug Rees.


Prof. Scott Cushing
[email protected]
Faculty Advisor

Camila (Cami) Suarez
G4, Stoltz Lab
Primary Board Position: President

Jacob Parres-Gold
G4, Elowitz Lab
Primary Board Position: BBE Liason

Noor Naji
G3, Wei Lab
Primary Board Position: Event Coordinator

Clara Seo
G2, Manthiram Lab
Primary Board Position: Event Coordinator

Omar Santiago Reyes
G3, Reisman Lab
Primary Board Position: Treasurer
Supporting Board Position: Historian

Kay Xia
Postdoctoral fellow, Hadt Lab
Primary Board Position: Treasurer

RJ Chadha
 G4, Wei Lab
Primary Board Position: Lead DEI Coordinator

Deirdre Hanley
G2, Arnold Lab
Primary Board Position: Outreach Coordinator

Naiara Munich
G2, See Lab
Primary Board Position: Outreach Coordinator

Bryce Gaskins
G2, Stoltz Lab
Primary Board Position: Media Coordinator

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