Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Established in 2018 and led by Jazmin Peralta, Interim Vice President, the office oversees the Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEI), the DEI Council, and supports the Board of Trustees’ DEI Committee.
Vision
To build an intellectual, artistic, and creative community that welcomes diverse identities, perspectives, values, ideas, experiences, and beliefs.
Mission
To partner with stakeholders to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
DEI Strategic Plan Pillars
• Creating a Welcoming Environment
• Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Students
• Recruiting and Hiring Diverse Faculty and Staff
• Retaining and Supporting Diverse Faculty and Staff
Programs and Initiatives
• DEI Allies Training Certificate Program
• Anti‑Racism Workshop
• Racial Healing Workshop
• Native/Indigenous Working Group
• DEI Faculty Fellows Program
• DEI Sponsorships
Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEI)
Founded in 2016, CEI is a safe, affirming space for all identities.
Mission: Educate and empower the campus through critical consciousness of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Events
• Community dialogue series
• MLK Legacy Week
• History & heritage month celebrations
• Support for the Student Diversity Advisory Board
To learn more or reserve CEI: cei@pratt.edu | Social: Facebook, Instagram
Contact Information
Main Building, 1st Floor
General inquiries: diversity@pratt.edu
Jazmin A. Peralta (she/they), Interim VP — jperal42@pratt.edu
Vivian D’Andrade (she/her), Director — vdandrad@pratt.edu
Jah Davis (she/her), Assistant Director — jdavi382@pratt.edu
Mariana Souza (she/her), Exec. Assistant & DEI Office Manager — msouza12@pratt.edu
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