Advocacy, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Vice Presidents of Advocacy, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mission & Vision

The Advocacy & DEI Committee aims to celebrate and advocate for PGAs who hold marginalized identities. We aim to foster an inclusive YPGA community.

Committee Values

As a committee, we celebrate and value diversity in all forms, whether it be gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or ability. We aim to center and uplift marginalized voices.

Goals/Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and inclusive space for all and provide a sense of community, engagement, and belonging at Yale
• Build and sustain a diverse community empowered through advocacy and support
• Advocate on behalf of marginalized members within the YPGA

Committee members will participate in:

• Conceptualizing and planning committee events

• Conceptualizing and planning advocacy initiatives

• Advertising events and advocacy initiatives

Past Events

• Around the world dinner / meet and greet
• Black History Month: Networking with Professors
• Black History Month: Roller Skates
• Postgrad Week Event: Ice cream social
• AAPI Month: Jeopardy night

Reach out to Alfred Kibowen (alfred.kibowen@yale.edu) or Amanda Brandelli (amanda.brandelli@yale.edu) to get involved!

If you’re interested in joining theYPGA Advocacy & DEI Committee, please fill out this Interest Form!

Vice Presidents of Advocacy & DEI - Emeritus:

• Lindsey Bonilla
• Maikel Hislop
• Nashmia Khan
• Jocelyn Ricard