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Inclusion and Belonging

Inclusion & Belonging Committee, College of Arts & Letters logo with interlocking blue and gold block design.

The A&L Inclusion & Belonging Committee was founded to ensure all members have opportunities to feel connected to our beloved community. We create moments to hold conversations about dignity and identity by providing educational and communal experiences across campus. We also assist in implementing organizational initiatives that maximize the development of our multifaceted workforce.

Our mission

Foster a spirit of belonging among employees at Notre Dame by cultivating spaces where all are able to discuss personal identity topics, issues, and successes in a supportive environment through events, advocacy, and mentorship.

We strive to:

  • Create a connected community that celebrates our collective strengths
  • Coordinate educational and social events that highlight the multifaceted aspects of our beloved community
  • Advocate for administrative policies addressing Inclusion and Belonging
  • Cultivate an environment where participants can propose questions about identity and belonging in a respectful manner
  • Facilitate a mentor program that connects new and existing employees with similarly minded communities (to be launched in Fall 2025)

Can I become a member?

Yes! Any Notre Dame employee is welcome to join.

Sign up for the A&L Inclusion & Belonging Google Group

The planning committee members meet monthly. We host events for all members at least once a month, if not more.

Upcoming events

Committee Members

  1. Aurea Hernandez-Webster headshot. A woman with shoulder-length, dark curly hair and glasses. She wears a dark teal shirt with a light teal brushstroke pattern and a band collar. She offers a slight smile and looks directly at the camera against a plain gray background.

    Aurea Hernandez-Webster

    Inclusion & Belonging Chair
    Program Manager, Initiative on Race and Resilience

    Aurea Hernandez-Webster headshot. A woman with shoulder-length, dark curly hair and glasses. She wears a dark teal shirt with a light teal brushstroke pattern and a band collar. She offers a slight smile and looks directly at the camera against a plain gray background.

    Aurea Hernandez-Webster

    Inclusion & Belonging Chair
    Program Manager, Initiative on Race and Resilience

    aherna35@nd.edu
    P: +1 574-631-8745
  2. Matthew Bizoe headshot. A man with a shaved head, short beard, and warm smile. He wears a gray plaid suit jacket, lavender dress shirt, and patterned mauve tie against a plain gray background.

    Bizoe

    Web & Digital Content Strategist
    Inclusion & Belonging Co-chair
    SAS Media Officer

    Matthew Bizoe headshot. A man with a shaved head, short beard, and warm smile. He wears a gray plaid suit jacket, lavender dress shirt, and patterned mauve tie against a plain gray background.

    Bizoe

    Web & Digital Content Strategist
    Inclusion & Belonging Co-chair
    SAS Media Officer

    mbizoe@nd.edu
  3. Tori Davies

    Tori Davies

    Inclusion & Belonging Secretary
    Program Coordinator, Reilly Center - STV

    Tori Davies

    Tori Davies

    Inclusion & Belonging Secretary
    Program Coordinator, Reilly Center - STV

    tdavies@nd.edu
  4. Headshot of a smiling person facing the camera. They have a side shave and a swoop of red hair, white skin, and are wearing a teal collared shirt and large purple glasses.

    Katie Campbell

    Sr. Administrative Coordinator, Undergraduate Studies

    Headshot of a smiling person facing the camera. They have a side shave and a swoop of red hair, white skin, and are wearing a teal collared shirt and large purple glasses.

    Katie Campbell

    Sr. Administrative Coordinator, Undergraduate Studies

    kcampbe9@nd.edu
    P: +1 574-631-4909

    • Undergraduate Initiatives
    • College Seminar (CSEM)
    • University Seminar (USEM)
    • Diploma Ceremony

    Calendaring for:

    • Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
  5. Deb Gasper headshot.

    Debra Gasper

    Producing Director Prg Dir, Shakespeare at Notre Dame

    Deb Gasper headshot.

    Debra Gasper

    Producing Director Prg Dir, Shakespeare at Notre Dame

    dgasper@nd.edu
    P: +1 574-631-2273
  6. Nate Krakowski

    Nate Krakowski

    Lead IT Solutions Consultant

    Nate Krakowski

    Nate Krakowski

    Lead IT Solutions Consultant

    nkrakows@nd.edu

    Nate Krakowski has served the College of Arts & Letters as an IT Solutions Consultant since 2019. In that capacity, he has enjoyed meeting with faculty and staff to explore creative solutions for teaching, research, and process improvement. Learning about and supporting faculty in their passion projects is often the highlight of Nate’s work day. He serves as the primary consultant for the Humanities.

    Nate is a native of the South Bend/Mishawaka area and loves working in higher education, hiking, and spending time with his family. His hobby is acquiring hobbies, and Nate will happily talk about board games, film and television, and any number of crafty projects for hours on end.
  7. Jen Burke Lefever

    Jennifer Lefever

    Director Veldman Clinic, Veldman Family Psychology Clinic

    Jen Burke Lefever

    Jennifer Lefever

    Director Veldman Clinic, Veldman Family Psychology Clinic

    jburke2@nd.edu
    P: +1 574-631-8595
  8. Anna Poltrack

    Anna Poltrack

    Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Economics

    Anna Poltrack

    Anna Poltrack

    Graduate Studies Coordinator, Department of Economics

    apoltrac@nd.edu
    P: +1 574-631-2776

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