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Santa Clara University

SC Inclusive Excellence Athletics Committee

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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