Summer of Belonging Trip to Washington, D.C.
Student Diversity Equity and Access
The Student Diversity Equity and Access (SDEA) team works with our Haverford campus communities to support students, promote campus-wide social justice education, and assist in animating Haverford’s commitment to becoming an antiracist college.
Under the Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA), we work to invigorate the DEI initiatives at various levels of the institution. We will also continue the crucial work of THRIVE (Truth, Healing, Resiliency, Inclusion, and Equity), the campus-wide program Joyce Bylander, the former Interim Dean of the College, implemented and oversaw that focuses on racial healing and social justice at Haverford.
Overseen by Raquel Esteves-Joyce, assistant vice president for student diversity, equity, and access, the SDEA team includes:
- Center for Gender Resources and Sexuality Equity (GRASE)
- John P. Chesick Scholars Program for First-Generation/Low-Income Students
- Marilou Allen Office of Service and Community Collaboration
- Office of International Student Support
- Race and Ethnicity Education Office (REEO)
- Religious and Spiritual Life
- Quaker Affairs
News & Announcements
Student affinity groups and various offices on campus will be celebrating LGBTQIA+ history month! To include your event in this list or for more information, please email hc-sdea [at] haverford.edu
Student affinity groups and various offices on campus will be celebrating this month with their programming. If your event should be included, please email hc-sdea [at] haverford.edu.
We are excited to announce our new initiative: Squirrels' Summer of Belonging! This program, brought to you by the Office of Student Diversity, Equity, and Access, is designed to ensure that you feel connected and supported throughout the summer months.
Join us as we recognize AAPI heritage month.
Check out our list of events to show your campus pride this April and support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
SDEA's winter break events are open to all students remaining on campus during break.
Haverford College's MLK Week, focused on Creative Maladjustment, will take place from January 23—26. The events of the week feature community service opportunities, dinner and dialogue, and talks with Camille Samuels '21.
Open to all students on campus during Thanksgiving break.
Events offered in collaboration with ISSO, Chesick Scholars, REEO, SDEA, and VCAM
Funding Opportunities
The Student Diversity, Equity, and Access (SDEA) team at Haverford College is committed to fostering an inclusive community that values diversity and equity. We offer funding opportunities to support student-initiated projects, events, and heritage month celebrations that align with our mission to cultivate an inclusive, participatory, and equitable environment where students can be their true selves.
Meet the SDEA Team
She/Her/Hers
Associate Director, Chesick Launch
370 Lancaster Ave
lcastrejon [at] haverford.edu
She/Her/Ella
Assistant Vice President for Student Diversity, Equity, and Access
Ask Me About: The work of the SDEA Team and the COML's, your experience at Haverford College as a historically underserved student, campus food insecurity, cultural heritage months, Thrive, and most importantly, support you need from my office/team.
Stokes 104 B
rjoyce [at] haverford.edu
Assistant:
she/her/hers
Director of The Office of Race and Ethnicity Education
Stokes Hall 107C
dhowellshi [at] haverford.edu
He/Him/His
Assistant Director Chesick Scholars Program
Ask Me About: Resources for First-Generation, and/or Low-Income students, Horizons, the LIFTFAR program
370 Lancaster Ave
jjackson2 [at] haverford.edu
she/her/hers
Director of the Marilou Allen Office for Service and Community Collaboration
Ask Me About: Volunteer and engagement opportunities with our local community, transportation reimbursements and SEPTA passes, alternative break opportunities, community based work study
Stokes 107D
ejohnson3 [at] haverford.edu
she/her/hers
Director of the John P. Chesick Scholars Program
Ask Me About: Programs for first-generation/low-income students, DACA and undocumented students, LIFTFAR funding
370 Lancaster Ave
cmrose [at] haverford.edu
she, her
Director of the Gender Resources and Sexuality Equality (GRASE) Center
370 Lancaster Ave
ktedesco [at] haverford.edu
she/her
Program Liaison for Student Diversity, Equity, and Access
Stokes 104 A
lvedder [at] haverford.edu
she/her/hers
Director of the International Student Support Office
Ask me about: F-1 regulations, and international student orientation
Stokes 107B
nweisz [at] haverford.edu
Student Staff Members
SDEA Intern
Dominique Monroy
Dominique is a junior Political Science major and Peace, Justice, Human Rights concentrator here at Haverford. She started working at the SDEA office this year and feels very lucky to have the opportunity to help out! When not in the flurry of the academic grind, she is likely out running for Hav’s XC and Track teams, reading, or out and about in Philadelphia with the Tri-Co Philly program!