Subcommittees
Subcommittees are formed as an ongoing effort to continuously address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues at Stanford Medicine and/or to bring a subgroup of constituents or communities together.
Inclusive Excellence and Health Equity Strategic Plan Implementation Subcommittee
The Inclusive Excellence and Health Equity Strategic Plan Implementation Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Stanford Medicine Diversity Cabinet, advises the Office of the Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer (CEDIO) on implementing strategies and tactics aligned with the goals articulated in the Inclusive Excellence and Health Equity Strategic Plan. The subcommittee includes community members whose day-to-day work aligns closely with the diversity, culture, and health equity pillars described in the Inclusive Excellence and Health Equity Plan and represents all parts of Stanford Medicine.
LGBTQ+ Subcommittee
The LGBTQ+ Subcommittee was relaunched to follow up on the work of the LGBTQ+/SGM Subcommittee. The subcommittee meetings to discuss health equity and community wellness within Stanford Medicine, including the well-being of Stanford Medicine’s internal LGBTQ+ community and events such as the Evening of Queer Joy.
Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE) Subcommittee
The Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE) Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Diversity Cabinet and is dedicated to advancing disability equity, accessibility, and inclusion at Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Healthcare, and Stanford Children’s Health, and beyond. The subcommittee meets regularly to discuss how to advocate for accessibility, resources, policies, and services at Stanford Medicine that extend beyond a legal and accommodations-based framework with the goal of dismantling systemic discrimination through universal design. SMADIE seeks to build community and collaboration to eliminate ableism and provide equitable access and opportunity. The subcommittee spearheads programs, events, and a variety of other opportunities to support its mission.