GENESEO ATHLETICS DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE
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Committee Mission Statement
The Geneseo Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is dedicated to advocating for, understanding, and engaging in anti-racist efforts and the embracement of under-represented communities (including, but not limited to racial, ethnic, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, linguistics aspects) across all sports. With the involvement of students, coaches, faculty, and alumni, we are devoted to cultivating this safe environment and promoting the well-being of our student-athletes.
Programming/Workshops
- Understanding Our Identities (RISE)
- Defining Diversity Concepts (RISE)
- First-Year DEI Training
- Microaggressions Training
- Leaders and Captains Training
- Athletics Staff Training
- Privilege and Power Training
Other Events
Open Forum/Informational Sessions
- Presented both virtually and in-person open to all interested in learning more about our committee and interested in joining
Study w/ DEI Event
- Open to all student-athletes in need of a room to study or do work in with snacks available
Alumni Panel
- Geneseo alumni came to discuss their experience and passion of/for DEIA-B, belonging, and their general experience as a student athlete here open to all student-athletes to hear and learn from
Committee Organization
Two Coaches and Staff members
- Dani Drews (Athletic Director)
- Hunter Drews (Faculty Advisor/Women's Volleyball Coach)
Eight E-Board Members:
- Jenna Garvey and Makayla French (Co-Student Chairs)
- Benjamin Sanchez and Karly Bray (Co-Vice Student Chairs)
- Sebastian Pacheco (Secretary)
- Sophia Lamendola and Mackenzie Reigle (Social Media Coordinators)
- 43 General Committee Members
- Representation from: Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track and Field, Men's and Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, Men's Soccer, Softball
- Our committee members are each part of one of three subcommittees:
- Alumni Outreach
- Student Athlete Support Group
- Events/Community Service Group
CONNECT WITH US
Instagram:
@geneseoathelticsdei
Email:
athleticsdei@geneseo.edu
RESOURCES:
Linktree
DEI Informational Session
MEET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
CO-STUDENT CHAIR: Jenna Garvey '25 (Women's Volleyball) - Psychology major with human development minor
CO-STUDENT CHAIR: Makayla French '25 (Women's Swim and Dive) - Biology major with human development minor
CO-VICE STUDENT CHAIR: Benjamin Sanchez (Men's Soccer) - Psychology major
CO-VICE STUDENT CHAIR: Karly Bray '25 (Women's Swim and Dive) - Finance major
SECRETARY: Sebastian Pacheco '25
Sebastian is a senior business administration major/ Men's basketball
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR: Sophia Lamendola '25 (Women's Lacrosse) - Political Science major
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR: Mackenzie Reigle '25 (Women's Basketball) - Business Administration major
