The Office of Diversity & Inclusion has announced the launch of two new employee resource groups (ERGs): the Jewish Employee Resource Group and the Muslim Employee Resource Group.
The mission of the Jewish ERG is to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion through shared community, visibility, networking, and leadership development. The group will offer programming centered around creating a place of belonging for those who identify as Jewish as well as family, friends, and allies of the Jewish community. The Jewish ERG is co-lead by Sara Hanai and Nicolette Kostiw, PhD. To find out more information about the fall kick-off event and how you can participate, please visit their website: Jewish ERG.
Together Hasan Siddiqi MD, MSCI, and Saeed Mohammed, MD, will lead the Muslim ERG which will be hosting their official kick-off this fall. The mission of the Muslim ERG is to foster a sense of belonging for Vanderbilt employees of Muslim backgrounds by promoting inter-faith understanding, celebrating Islamic religious and cultural events, and serving as a resource for Muslim patients and the larger community. To learn more, please visit their website: Muslim ERG.
All Employee Resource Groups are open to those who individuals within their community and allies. Questions about new and existing ERGs? Email dei@vumc.org.
