We are pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Moon as UCANR's Director of Workplace Inclusion & Belonging, effective March 3, 2023. As Director of Workplace Inclusion & Belonging, Elizabeth will be responsible for developing and implementing ANR's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and programs for our community. This position, an inaugural appointment, will be an integral collaborative partner to the ANR DEI Advisory Council. Elizabeth will partner with ANR administrative and academic units, affinity groups, and other ANR constituents on engagement strategies.
Elizabeth comes to ANR with years of experience in assessing and building inclusive relationships within communities. In her previous position as Chief Diversity Officer at UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM), Elizabeth created the Action for Diversity GSM Community Group for students, staff, alumni and business partners to explore and challenge each other to create a non-partisan conversation of learning on issues surrounding systemic and individual racism. She collaborated on the creation of the GSM DEI Strategic Vision and Goals and built bridges for a larger LGBTQ+ presence at GSM.
Elizabeth has an M.A. in teaching English as a second language from California State University, Sacramento, a B.A. in anthropology from George Washington University, Washington, D.C., and a National Association of Diversity in Higher Education Standards of Professional Practice Certificate, and she is an MBA Certified Coach.
Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth, who will be based in Davis, to ANR. We look forward to working with her as we develop strategies for programs that will shape ANR's culture into one that values diversity, equity and inclusion and further promotes an environment where all employees feel respected and valued.
Best regards,
Deanne and Tu
Deanne Meyer Tu Tran
Interim Associate Vice President, Programs and Academic Policy Associate Vice President, Business Operations