Summer of Belonging Trip to Washington, D.C.
Student Diversity Equity and Access
The Student Diversity Equity and Access (SDEA) team works with our Haverford campus communities to support students, promote campus-wide social justice education, and assist in animating Haverford’s commitment to becoming an antiracist college.
Under the Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA), we work to invigorate the DEI initiatives at various levels of the institution. We will also continue the crucial work of THRIVE (Truth, Healing, Resiliency, Inclusion, and Equity), the campus-wide program Joyce Bylander, the former Interim Dean of the College, implemented and oversaw that focuses on racial healing and social justice at Haverford.
Overseen by Raquel Esteves-Joyce, assistant vice president for student diversity, equity, and access, the SDEA team includes:
- Center for Gender Resources and Sexuality Equity (GRASE)
- John P. Chesick Scholars Program for First-Generation/Low-Income Students
- Marilou Allen Office of Service and Community Collaboration
- Office of International Student Support
- Race and Ethnicity Education Office (REEO)
- Religious and Spiritual Life
- Quaker Affairs
News & Announcements
April is Campus Pride Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Keep an eye on the @hcgrase Instagram for more events.
Winter break events are open to all students remaining on campus over break.
Offices within SDEA will be sponsoring at least one meal per day and various activities during the break. These are open to any student staying on campus
Celebrate Indigenous/Native American History Month this November!
Election time can be rough, lets come together in community and support each other during this time.
Student affinity groups and various offices on campus will be celebrating LGBTQIA+ history month! Check out our list of events for on and off campus:
Student affinity groups and various offices on campus will be celebrating this month with their programming. If your event should be included, please email hc-sdea@haverford.edu.
We are excited to announce our new initiative: Squirrels' Summer of Belonging! This program, brought to you by the Office of Student Diversity, Equity, and Access, is designed to ensure that you feel connected and supported throughout the summer months.
Join us as we recognize AAPI heritage month.
Check out our list of events to show your campus pride this April and support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Funding Opportunities
The Student Diversity, Equity, and Access (SDEA) team at Haverford College is committed to fostering an inclusive community that values diversity and equity. We offer funding opportunities to support student-initiated projects, events, and heritage month celebrations that align with our mission to cultivate an inclusive, participatory, and equitable environment where students can be their true selves.
Applications must be submitted two weeks prior to the event date
Meet the SDEA Team
She/Her/Hers
Associate Director, Chesick Launch
370 Lancaster Ave
She/Her/Ella
Assistant Vice President for Student Diversity, Equity, and Access
Ask Me About: Title IX, the Student Diversity, Equity, and Access (SDEA) Office and Team, the COMLs, the Tri-Co Undoc+ Student Support Committee, and the Bi-Co Exploring Transfer Together Program
Stokes 104 B
Assistant:
she/her/hers
Director of The Office of Race and Ethnicity Education
Stokes Hall 107C
He/Him/His
Assistant Director Chesick Scholars Program
Ask Me About: Resources for First-Generation, and/or Low-Income students, Horizons, the LIFTFAR program
370 Lancaster Ave
she/her/hers
Director of the Marilou Allen Office for Service and Community Collaboration
Ask Me About: Volunteer and engagement opportunities with our local community, transportation reimbursements and SEPTA passes, alternative break opportunities, community based work study
Stokes 107D
she/her/hers
Director of the John P. Chesick Scholars Program
Ask Me About: Programs for first-generation/low-income students, DACA and undocumented students, LIFTFAR funding
370 Lancaster Ave
she, her
Director of the Gender Resources and Sexuality Equality (GRASE) Center
370 Lancaster Ave
she/her
Program Liaison for Student Diversity, Equity, and Access
Stokes 104 A
she/her/hers
Director of the International Student Support Office
Ask me about: F-1 regulations, and international student orientation
Stokes 107B
Community Outreach Multicultural Liaisons
Community Outreach Multicultural Liaisons (COMLs) are a resource to help students initiate mediated dialogue and confrontation through a non-punitive, community-oriented framework. Confrontation is one of several possible paths forward outlined in the Honor Code to address harm or violations of community norms. We focus on advocating for students who are socially underrepresented due to, but not limited to, their racial/ethnic background, family background, immigration status, income, sexuality, gender, disability, or religion. COMLs can help facilitate dialogue when all parties are present or approach people on someone’s behalf if they are not in the position to participate in a confrontation themselves, and we can facilitate dialogues to address harm done by other students, faculty, or administration. We aim to relieve the burden and assist with the labor that comes along with advocating for yourself. We want to ensure that students who experience harm are listened to, feel heard, and given the support they need to engage in confrontation if desired. Please fill out the COMLs support and intake form to make an appointment with us. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Deyana Abdelhady '27
Deyana (She/Her) is a sophomore at Haverford College from North Brunswick, NJ. She is a psychology major with a concentration in Peace, Justice, & Human Rights. Along with being a COML she is a Customs Facilitator and a part of the IDEA board. She is also involved with the Bi-Co Chamber singers and is an usher and social media coordinator for the Music Department.
Eshal Asim '26
Eshal (She/Her) is a junior majoring in Biology & Biochemistry.
Ellie Baron '27
Ellie Baron (she/her) is a senior at Haverford and a sociology major. She is passionate about fighting against unjust systems to live in a more equitable, liberated world. Originally from New York City, she loves to walk around cities and has enjoyed taking classes in Philadelphia while at Haverford. Her senior thesis focuses on grievance procedures in Pennsylvania prisons and the legitimacy of the criminal-legal system. She enjoys running outdoors, listening to musical soundtracks, and eating cheese.
Ben Perez-Flesler '27
Ben (He/Him) is a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry.