STRIVING TO REFLECT our community
NEWLY ESTABLISHED DIVERSITY , EQUITY , AND INCLUSION OFFICE
The University of Hawai ‘ i Cancer Center is dedicated to adopting a Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion ( DEI ) initiative that mirrors our core identity , embodying the inclusivity and diversity for which Hawai ‘ i is known . In 2023 , we developed a Plan to Enhance Diversity ( PED ) that extends from this philosophy , aiming to foster a culture of trust , belonging , and equity within our institution . The DEI Office was established with the objective of ensuring that the diverse populations we serve are reflected in the UH Cancer Center ’ s leadership , faculty , and staff .
Our DEI efforts are led by researchers in our Population Sciences in the Pacific Program : Neal Palafox , MD , MPH , Associate Director ; and Joseph Keawe ‘ aimoku Kaholokula , PhD , Faculty Director . The DEI Internal Advisory Committee , made up of UH Cancer Center faculty and staff representing many backgrounds and cancer research disciplines , provides valuable input and support for the implementation of the PED .
THE DEI AIMS :
AIM 1 : Establish a Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Office
AIM 2 : Enhance Pipeline for trainees , faculty / staff , and administration
AIM 3 : Establish an infrastructure to support early and mid-level researchers
AIM 4 : Collect baseline and longitudinal metrics , and ongoing evaluation
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