Community Engagement

Ocean Discovery Institute – Science Advisory Council (2021-23)

Together, the Ocean Discovery Science Advisory Council provides perspective to staff regarding organizational strategies

Scripps Community Engagement – Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Fellow (2020-Present)

2021-2022 Scripps Community Engagement EDI Fellows

Together, we lead and facilitate discussions around equity, diversity, and inclusion by providing learning opportunities for the Scripps community (e.g., Scripps Anti-Racism Reboot, Scripps Community Meetups), organize and provide support for the EDI initiatives: ACCESS Justice Initiative (Addressing Climate Change through Environmental Science and Social Justice), DEEP Connections Initiative (Developing Engagement through Existing Pipeline Connections)– this diversity and science lecture series highlights the scientific endeavors of minoritized scholars who are active advocates for EDI, Chat With a Scripps Scientist–this program seeks to demystify the graduate application and admissions process and support racially minoritized students from minority-serving institutions
Learn more about our work here! Scripps EDI Team

2020-2021 Scripps Community Engagement EDI Fellows

Read more about all the work we have done to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment at Scripps. Our contributions to the advancement of equity, diversity, & inclusion gained recognition by UC San Diego and our 2020-21 cohort was awarded a UC San Diego Inclusive Excellence Award.

Formal Student Mentoring (2008- Present)

Women of Color in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology (WOC in EEB) Peer Mentoring Program

Women of Color in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology Mentoring Program

Ocean Discovery Institute Career Access Mentor Program (2019-Present) – Mentor ODI AmeriCorps fellows. Meet with them weekly to help them navigate the graduate school system and application process.

2021-2022 Ocean Discovery Institute Career and College Access Mentor Program

Ocean Discovery Institute College Access Mentor Program (2018-2019) – Mentored Hoover High School student. Met with them weekly to guide them through college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and the college selection process.