Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA)

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

Inclusive Culture and Community…

Provides support and guidance to affinity groups, including working alongside affinity groups to identify institutional blindspots and raise concerns.
Develops and implements inclusive Broad-wide programming that aligns with Broad’s commitment to creating a sense of belonging and respect within the organization.
Advocates for and supports career advancement for marginalized Broadies. Drives the development of programs (e.g., mentorship, coaching, sponsorship) to develop and support existing talent and leads efforts to scale up programs when appropriate.

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 Equity…

Identifies, develops, and shares resources useful in carrying out equitable research. Partners with experts within and outside the Broad to develop equity-focused resources for each stage of a research project.
Fosters learning and discussions aimed at integrating equity and social impact into Broad scientific work. Runs the Equity in Biomedicine Seminar Series.

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

Scientific Workforce Diversity…

Develops and implements new pathway programs for entry into STEMM careers for underrepresented groups (URP) at all levels of academic training.
Increases and retains diversity in scientific roles at all levels.

Prior to the creation of the IDEA Office, the Office for STEM Engagement and Inclusion (OSEI) was responsible for developing and implementing programs for 6th graders through post baccalaureate scholars, serving over 700 trainees per year with the support of over 300 Broad volunteers. Now under IDEA, OSEI’s portfolio will expand its reach to recruit, train, and retain trainees from underrepresented backgrounds at early career stages and beyond, such as postdoctoral trainees, junior faculty, and senior scientists.

Contacts

Contact the IDEA Office at idea@broadinstitute.org

Latest Announcement

“I’m excited to work with all Broadies as we move forward in our efforts to make Broad a more inclusive space.”

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.