The IDEA Office's mission is to create a fully inclusive culture and community, broaden our science to fully include underserved communities, and expand and accelerate the diversity of future scientists.
Inclusive Culture and Community
Inclusive Culture and Community helps develop and enhance an inclusive experience and culture in which every person can reach their full potential, ultimately leading to successful science.
Led by Ana Foley, Associate Director, Inclusive Culture and Community
Scientific Equity
Building on Broad’s mission to narrow the gap between biological insight and clinical impact, Scientific Equity develops, identifies, and implements strategies to make Broad science representative and equitable, ensuring that the benefits of genomic medicine are shared by all.
Led by Alham Saadat, Associate Director, Scientific Equity
Scientific Workforce Diversity
Scientific Workforce Diversity develops strategies to recruit, train, and support diverse voices in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine). By creating evidence-based and inclusive programming, it enhances Broad science, increases access and equity in research careers, and works to address systemic barriers to cultivate a new generation of scientists.
Led by Gisselle Vélez-Ruiz, Associate Director, Scientific Workforce Diversity
Contacts
Contact the IDEA Office at idea@broadinstitute.org
Latest Announcement

Chief Equity Officer René Salazar speaks about his two decades of experience in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space; Broad’s DEI priorities; and the powers of mentorship.
