Tufts Veterinary Council on Diversity (TVCD)
Founded in 2014, the Tufts Veterinary Council on Diversity (TVCD) served as the umbrella organization for the student chapters of national diversity-related organizations: Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (VOICE), the Pride Student Veterinary Medical Community (PrideSVMC; previously known as the Broad Spectrum Veterinary Student Association), and the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative (WVLDI). Our focus has since expanded to now include representatives for veterinary students, graduate students, faculty, house officers, staff, and administrative personnel from Cummings School in order to address issues and guide initiatives regarding diversity and inclusion across campus.
Mission
Its overarching mission (R.E.A.C.H.) is to champion campus-wide efforts aimed to create an environment where all individuals are respected, and diversity and inclusion are embraced.
- Recognize the worth and dignity of diverse individuals and groups at Cummings School
- Embrace diversity as Cummings School delivers positive impact through teaching, healing, research and civic engagement.
- Advance ever-growing sensitivity and mutual respect to foster a healthy learning and working environment
- Champion inclusion and empowerment in the veterinary community through visible, meaningful advocacy
- Highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion at Cummings School to support the recruitment of students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds
TVCD Executive Board Members
2021-2022 Committee
Committee members bring the voice of their respective organizations to the TVCD and ensure that fellow students, colleagues and corresponding members are kept abreast of the Council’s activities and events.
TVCD Executive Board 2020-2021
| Category | Position | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | Co-Chair | Stella Elwood (V23) | |
| Past Co-Chair | Tatiana Henry (V21) | ||
| Treasurer | Hailey Wiper (1G) | ||
| SAVMA Liaison | Rachel Park (V23) | ||
| Social Media Chair | Sayali Karke (V23) | ||
| Disability Justice Liaison | Jessica Hirsch (V23) | ||
| Veterinary 1st Year Representatives | Brianna O'Malley (V24) | Alexandra Awad (V24) | |
| Veterinary 2nd Year Representatives | Paulina Padron Sarachaga (V23) | Krishana Raghubeer (V23) | |
| Veterinary 3rd Year Representatives | Lexi Fielding (V22) | Megan Gutwillig (V22) | |
| Veterinary 4th Year Representatives | Tatiana Henry (V21) | Daniela Lopez Goicochea (V21) | |
| Master’s/PhD Representative | Radwa Abdallah (MAPP) |
| Category | Position | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| WVLDI | Liaison/Co- President | Adrienne Barber (V23) | |
| Co-President | Lexi Fielding (V22) | ||
| Secretary | Kyla Jackson (V22) | ||
| Historian | Lisa Dixon (V22) |
| Category | Position | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOICE | Liaison/President | Meaghan Hanlon (V22) | |
| TBD | Cora Evans (V23) | ||
| TBD | Olivia Pea (V21) | ||
| Faculty Advisor | Dr. Stephanie Borns- Weil |
| Category | Position | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrideSVMC | PrideSVMC Liaison/President | Marina Huenchunir (V23) | |
| Faculty Advisor | Dr. Francisco Conrado |
| Category | Position | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty | Co-Chair | Dr. Francisco Conrado | |
| FHSA/HLA | Dr. Marjorie Bercier | Dr. Deborah Linder | |
| At-Large | Drs. Flo Tseng and Marieke Rosenbaum |
| Category | Position | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Officers | FHSA/HLA | Dr. Emily Wheeler | Dr. Jonjo Reece |
| Category | Position | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | Hospital | Mike Santasieri | Michelle Emmott |
| At-Large | Sarah Hurd | Lt. Glenn McCune |
| Category | Position | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Officio | Tufts Chief Diversity Officer | Dean Joyce Sackey | |
| Associate Director for Diversity and Inclusion Education and Training | Adriana Black | ||
| Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Climate | Dr. Flo Tseng |