Formed in May of 2016, the Inclusion and Diversity Council was created to serve as the primary organizing body for long-term diversity and inclusion efforts at Daemen University. The group has been charged with renewing Daemen's diversity strategic plan and leading the university in a new direction as we seek to serve an incredibly diverse and ever-changing population of students, faculty, and staff. In addition to its work on the diversity strategic plan, the council will serve as an advisory board throughout the year. The group will work to address concerns and provide solutions to campus-wide issues as they relate to diversity and inclusion.
This group of IDC members consists of a dynamic mix of long-time and new Daemen faculty, staff, and student leaders. The group is co-chaired by one faculty member and one staff member. This helps us to ensure that we are providing a voice and meeting the needs of our entire community. IDC members are appointed for two years and invited by the Vice President for Institutional Equity and Belonging, Tiffany Hamilton, to serve in this crucial role. The IDC members for 2024-2026 are:
| Member name | Position/Title |
| Dr. Hannah Attard | Assistant Professor of Physics |
| Rebecca Besch | Assistant Professor of Health Promotion, Wellness, and Public Health |
| Devon Bradford | Academic Advisor |
| Dr. Mark Brown | Associate Professor of Education |
| Anna Cooke-Smith | Director of Academic Support and Engagement |
| Ryan Grandits | Associate Men's Basketball Coach |
| Kanza Khan | Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences |
| Dr. Susan Marchione | Associate Vice President for Program Development |
| Dr. Helen McCabe | Associate Professor of Education |
| Kara McGuire | Assistant Director of RIC and Library Services |
| Annie Printup | Associate Director for Institutional Effectiveness & Systems Integration and Title III |
| Dawn Schimweg | Assistant Director of Student Accounts |
| Leah Walsh | Director of Institutional Research |
| Jordan Printup (ex-officio) | Assistant Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion & Vision For Success Coordinator |
| Patty Puglia (ex-officio) | Associate Vice President for Employee Engagement |
| Mark Martinez (ex-officio) | Director of Veteran Services |
We welcome your ideas, thoughts, and concerns. Our goal is to make Daemen a warm, welcoming, and inclusive place for every member of our community.