MISSION STATEMENT
The Inclusive Excellence Athletics Committee strives to celebrate, unite, represent and educate in supporting the retention and success of Santa Clara University student-athletes, coaches, staff and administrators. Our Jesuit values call us to stand in solidarity with people marginalized by: ability, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation as well as other groups. Our primary focus is to foster inclusive excellence. We commit to doing out part to create a sense of belonging for all and measuring progress through annual assessment with respect to the University's and Athletic's core values.
The Inclusive Excellence Athletics Committee's core values:
Celebrate
"Honor & celebrate underrepresented student-athletes & staff"
Unite
"Create a sense of belonging for all. Inclusive cultures win"
Represent
"Protect and promote current student-athletes & staff regardless of their identities"
Educate
"See through the lens of others and inspire empathy"
INCLUSION PLEDGE
I pledge, as a member of the Santa Clara Community, to Celebrate, Unite, Represent and Educate in supporting the retention and success of Santa Clara University student-athletes, coaches, staff, and administrators. I commit to doing my part to build an inclusive environment and support belonging for all.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- J. Aggabao - Associate Athletic Director, Sports Performance
- Niall Angus - Head Coach, Men's Tennis
- Donna Bolio - Executive Assistant to the Director of Athletics
- Ashley Broughton - Director, Sports Medicine
- Pete Cushman - Head Coach, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
- Jessica Everhart - Senior Associate Athletic Director, Academic, Compliance and Student Services
- Carlos Garcia - Associate Athletic Director, Marketing and Fan Engagement
- Mark Larson - Associate Athletic Director, Creative Services
- Claire Linney - Head Coach, Women's Water Polo
- Kristin Iwanaga - Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball
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