Arianna Cedeño

LCEC Diversity & Inclusion Chair

WiMSE House

As the Diversity & Inclusion Chair, Arianna will…

• Serve as the Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
• Prioritize inclusiveness, collaboration, and inter-LC interactions; take deep consideration for diverse LC representation at Learning Community wide events and help the other Chairs ensure their activities, events, and programs address their goals with diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in mind. 
• Serve as project lead for:
  • Global Cultures Conference
  • Co-lead for LC TALKS
  • Other diversity & inclusion programming, events, and trainings
• Act as a liaison between the Learning Community Office and the UConn Office of Diversity and Inclusion, as well as other UConn entities doing important diversity and inclusion work, to help further programs and initiatives
• Work with the Recruitment Chair/Committee to help to recruit students of diverse backgrounds to participate as Learning Community members and student leaders
• Increase visibility of diverse LC student experiences online (via the Instagram, website, etc.) and through participation in recruitment events (Open Houses, LC Showcase, panels, etc.)
• Collaborate with the Wellness Chair and both your Committee’s members to initiate an “LC Listening Tour” where you will gather information and feedback on student experiences in their respective Learning Communities
• Keep informed about UConn events and activities focused around diversity & inclusion and help promote them to LC members