Diversity Postdoctoral Alliance Committee (DPAC)

The Diversity Postdoctoral Alliance Committee is an interdisciplinary network of postdocs who aim to create a safe, respectful, supportive and inclusive home for postdoctoral fellows. We are committed to engaging, connecting, developing and supporting postdoc fellows from all backgrounds included but not limited to those underrepresented in the sciences and/or any other historically marginalized communities.  We seek to enhance the academic, professional, and social development of our members by systematically identifying and addressing their needs and concerns. Membership in the council is open to all postdocs.  We value the essential role of allies in promoting inclusivity and encourage their active participation in our council and it’s initiatives.

 

The Diversity Postdoctoral Alliance Committee is committed to:

• Creating a sense of belonging and community among all postdoctoral fellows. 

• Creating forums for professional and leadership development, mentorship and sponsorship among all postdocs and faculty throughout Johns Hopkins. 

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A key component of DPAC goals is to organize and host the annual Excellence and Diversity Conference (EiD), which is open to all in the JHU postdoctoral community,  and is aimed to advance and promote trainees from various academic levels. This event is organized by DPAC and supported by JHPDA, and other administrative offices and programs at JHU.

 

Co-chairs: Michaela Taylor-Williams (mtayl165@jh.edu) and Sunayana Begum Syed (ssyed28@jh.edu)