getting books that feature POC as protagonists and heroes for my kids & for the classrooms of friends who are educators. 

Making connections, listening, answering questions, and doing it with love. 

to support my Indian immigrant boyfriend in accessing health care resources, including selecting a PCP in-network with his new health plan for 2021.  

To be more aware of my thoughts, feelings, and actions – checking them for biases. To be more patient and empathetic with everyone.

Be a blessing to someone and demonstrate examples of love as we have no idea of the daily challenges’ others may face. Enter a judgment free zone and give one another equal opportunities without projecting stereotypes. 

to raise my daughter to know that she is a worthy, brilliant, beautiful, and magical Black girl; to be anti-racist, empathetic, and to fight for herself and others.

to be dedicated to my role within Mosaic to help make space for change at DFCI  

to Walk to improve cancer care and outcomes for everyone everywhere. 

to be an example of diversity, equity and inclusion to my teams at Dana Farber and also in my life outside Dana Farber.​

challenge myself and others on recruitment bias to increase diversity

To be anti-racist, support my community, speak out when necessary, and listen to learn.​

• Challenge my assumptions and biases 
• Seek out my own blind spots 
• Give others explicit space and approval to coach me and re-direct 

To keep listening and learning and seeking opportunities to honor the legacy of Chief Justice Gants to “look afresh at what we are doing, or failing to do” in order to build a more just and equitable legal system and society.​

to be an anti-racist family, to stand up for others and never be afraid to speak up.

to keep listening and learning and seeking opportunities to honor the legacy of Chief Justice Gants to “look afresh at what we are doing, or failing to do” in order to build a more just and equitable legal system and society.  

participating in new diverse interview panels to make DFCI’s hiring more equitable. 

Embracing all races and becoming a breath fresh air…   

To commit true time and energy to learn and un-learn; To treat this process as a must and not an“If I get to it...”

speak up as a white ally when I observe injustice

To be accountable for the impact of my words and actions; to direct more of my dollars toward businesses and organizations with BIPOC leaders. 

to commit to children. To model for and teach my own children to be actively anti-racist. To continue to commit financial support and time to mentoring and advocating for equality in education and early career settings.

To instill in my son that although he is a black male with a disability, his life is worthy.  Also, do unto others as you would have them do unto you; be compassionate, understanding and impartial. 

• We recognize that diversity is our strength, and we strive to build multidisciplinary teams that include the voices, expertise, and perspectives of everyone  
• We commit to identifying and eliminating systemic bias, racism, and discrimination within our department and to be leaders in this work at DFCI   
  • Specifically, Informatics & Analytics will:

  • 1.proactively recruit and support the career development of underrepresented minorities
    
    2.cultivate inclusive leadership skills, an anti-racist culture, and an environment where colleagues and patients from all backgrounds and lived experiences feel they belong
    
    3.commit to the continued learning and accountability necessary for enduring change

To continue to educate myself and become a better ally to my BIPOC friends by speaking up when I witness racial injustice on social media. 

To foster engagement and promote conversations regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion of all races at the Office for Human Research Studies.

started DFCI Information Services Community for ID&E

to raise my son so he is thoughtful, informed and brave about race

Being curious and courageous in asking the hard questions 

Humbly embarking on my new educational mission: learning to be anti-racist.

Transitioning from research to a career in social work to fight for patient and civil rights for people with mental health conditions and physical disabilities

To:​
Speak up,​
Speak out,​
Lead change

to foster a healthier work environment in which new and veteran staff can coexist. 

To raise my children with the mindset that are deserving. They deserve to be recognized for their intelligence, talent, drive and resilience. They deserve the access and opportunity to be seen and heard.  

to listen and continue speaking up about injustices, double standards, and hypocrisy; to continue voting for progressive ideas 

to actively listen when my peers share their experiences.

actively confronting white supremacy daily –personally and in my community.

To make connections, listen, share my experience, and do it with love.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” 

Taking steps toward the goal of becoming antiracist including ongoing education, self-critique, and calling out the white people in my environment around white privilege and microaggressions.