Four Foothill College students during graduation looking and smiling to the camara.

Office of Equity and Inclusion

Closing the Equity Gap, One Success Story at a Time

Equity Statement

Believing a well-educated population is essential to sustaining a democratic and just society, we commit to the work of equity, which is to dismantle oppressive systems (structural, cultural, and individual) and create a college community where success is not predictable by race.

Equity and Inclusion

 

Our Mission

The Office of Equity and Inclusion fosters an educational environment that centers race and empowers Foothill College employees to create a community where all students can thrive. 

Our Vision

We envision a college community where student outcomes are not predictable by race and every member works together to dismantle barriers, creating real opportunities for students to reach their goals.


Our Purpose

The Office of Equity and Inclusion was created to develop and support a culture of equity at Foothill College that promotes student success, particularly for underserved students.

It supports the district and college missions, which define equity as efforts to close equity gaps across all student outcomes.

The office's functions are guided by the goals and initiatives stated in the College's educational master plan (EMP) and student equity plan (SEP). 

Meet our Team

Dr. Ajani M. Byrd

Dr. Ajani M. Byrd

Dean of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

byrdajani@fhda.edu

Dr. Carolyn Holcroft

Dr. Carolyn Holcroft

Faculty Professional Development Coordinator, Equity

650.949-7943

holcroftcarolyn@foothill.edu

Christopher Yang

Christopher Yang

Program Supervisor for DEI-B Initiatives

650.949.6197

yangchristopher@fhda.edu

Liz Leiserson

Liz Leiserson

Sr. Research Analyst

650.949.6204

leisersonliz@fhda.edu

Peter Chow

Peter Chow

Interim Program Coordinator

650.949.7208

chowpeter@fhda.edu

 

Image Description

Keep Exploring

Love Your Learning at Foothill College.