Arcadia University Athletics

The Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (ADEI) was formed at Arcadia University in September 2021 following more than a year of intentional work by department members after the murder of George Floyd and national outcry for social justice. The committee intends to organize and advance the department’s important work around social justice, anti-racism, and inclusion. The committee will consist of athletics administrators, staff, coaches, student-athletes, athletic alumni, and campus partners outside of athletics.
 
The committee’s goals are to:

• Create, maintain, and promote an inclusive environment within Arcadia Athletics that prioritizes the experiences of student-athletes and staff who come from a wide range of backgrounds;
• Develop socially-conscious and inclusive leaders in our student-athletes;
• Equip staff and coaches with the knowledge and resources to have meaningful conversations about social justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism;
• Provide access to education on key topics to staff and student-athletes in an effort to reduce bias and discrimination around intersectional identities, including race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, and gender identity;
• Develop strategies and lead initiatives that promote an environment that values inclusion and celebrates the diversity within our community; and

 
The committee will take a comprehensive look at all current and future educational and programmatic areas with a special focus on:

• Combating Anti-Black Racism (CABR)
• Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)

 
ADEI committee members include:

• Brian Granata - Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation
• Erin Livingston - Associate Director of Athletics, Head Field Hockey Coach & Senior Woman Administrator
• Oliver Moe - Director of Student-Athlete Success and Leadership & Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID)
• Kelsey Koelzer - Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach
• Adam Van Zelst - Head Men’s Basketball Coach
• Alix Cucinotta - Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
• Yerami Jimenez - Assistant to the Director of Athletics
• Lee Conlu - Men's Tennis Student-Athlete and SAAC DEI Leadership Rep
• Dr. Christopher Varlack - Executive Director of CASAA, Director of Pan African Studies
• Jaisy Omollo - Assistant Director of Civic and Global Engagement