ICC Membership

Members of the Inclusive Community Council (ICC) bring a depth and breadth of expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) work, familiarity with institutional processes, and broad representation from across the University.

Convener

Dr. Monica M. Smith
Vice President for Inclusion & Belonging

Co-Chairs

Dr. Patricia Herrera
Professor of Theatre and Interim Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
School of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Crystal Hoyt
Professor of Leadership Studies and Psychology
Jepson School of Leadership Studies 

Members

Matt Dewald
Senior Editor
University Communications

Alicia Díaz
Associate Professor of Dance
Department of Theatre & Dance

Theran Fisher
Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness
Human Resources

Dara Gocheski
Chief of Staff
Office of the President, ex officio

Josh Jeffreys
Jewish Chaplain & Director of Religious Life
Office of the Chaplaincy

Dr. Shannon Jones
Director of Biological Instruction
Department of Biology

Daniel Polonia, '26

Doron Samuel-Siegel
Professor of Law
School of Law

LaRee P. Sugg
Deputy Director of Athletics for Policy & Sports Management
Senior Woman Administrator, and Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Richmond Athletics

Keith Webb
Senior Associate Director/Career Advisor
Alumni & Career Services