Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at CHSU

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at CHSU

California Health Sciences University (CHSU) strives to provide a campus environment that recognizes, promotes, and celebrates the entire diversity of human experiences. CHSU is committed to welcoming people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and within our campus community.

Our commitment to achieve an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion requires that we create, promote, and maintain activities and programs which further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We also develop and communicate policies and advance values which discourage intolerance and discrimination.

The dimensions and concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion are to be advanced and incorporated into every aspect of our university, including the curriculum, teaching, recruitment, retention, student life, programs, staffing, personnel training practices, research, community services, events, and every other University endeavor.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee

CHSU has a university-level Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) and its purpose is to:

• Foster a climate that promotes a better understanding of, and an appreciation for, diversity within their sphere of influence of the CHSU community and encourage others to do the same;
• Facilitate the implementation of existing diversity strategies, programs, and initiatives;
• Develop programs that promote mutual respect, valuing differences, as well as cross-cultural understanding;
• Assist in highlighting, recognizing, and publicizing diversity initiatives to promote campus-wide cooperation and participation;
• Share and vet diversity strategies, initiatives and information within their campus communities and constituents;
• Prepare students for a leadership role in a competitive global community.

The Title IX, Diversity & Equity Coordinator, in collaboration with each college’s Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Human Resources, is required to approve any of the Committees recommended activities aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Membership on the 2024-2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) includes administration, faculty, staff, and students representing the University, Colleges, and Programs. DEIC members:

• Chair: Carlita Romero-Begley, PHR, SHRM-CP, Vice President of Human Resources and Title IX, Equity and Diversity Coordinator
• Vice Chair: Richele Kleiser, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
• Administrative Support: Charmain Mitchell, Administrative Assistant II
• Ex-Officio: Florence Dunn, President
• Sandra Acuña, MBA, FAAC, Director of Financial Aid
• Harnoor Brar, Student, Master of Sciences in Biomedical Sciences Program
• Duc Chung, MD, MBA, FAAHPM, Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education, College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Carleen de Leon, MD, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Education, College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Ayesha Dhar, Student Doctor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Kate Nhu Duong, Student Doctor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Gerald Golstein, Director of Information Technology
• Jared Ham-Ying, DO, Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices
• Allen Keshishian Namagerdi, PharmD, MS, RPh, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment and Associate Professor, College of Biosciences and Health Professions
• Jennette Munn, Director of Admissions, College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Tom Thao, MEd, Student Affairs Program Manager, College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Maria Torres, MS, RDN, Culinary Medicine Instructor, Biomedical Education
• Nanami Yoshioka, MA, Director, Simulation Center and Adjunct Instructor
• Milla Zlatanova, MSEE, Director of Institutional Assessment, Effectiveness and Research
• Brian Tran, Student Doctor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Nanami Yoshioka, MA, Director of Simulation Center; Adjunct Instructor, College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Milla Zlatanova, MSEE, Director of Institutional Assessment, Effectiveness and Research

CHSU DEMOGRAPHICS

CHSU strives to provide a campus environment that welcomes, promotes, and celebrates the entire diversity of human experiences and that begins with a focus on recruiting diverse employees and students.

Employees

The diversity of CHSU employees is important to meet our goals and ensure our students feel welcomed, supported, and connected during their time at CHSU. Learn more about employee demographics.

Employee Ethnicity & Gender 2020-2023

Medical Students

CHSU-COM prides itself on recruiting diverse students who demonstrate superior academic performance, experience, and dedication to healthcare. Our diverse student body brings a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, languages spoken, and talents to our campus. Learn more about each of our cohorts!

Current COM 2024-2027 Student Demographic and Diversity Data
Class of 2025 Stats
Class of 2026 Stats
Class of 2027 Stats

Master’s Program Students

CHSU-CBHP prides itself on recruiting diverse students who demonstrate superior academic performance, experience, and dedication to healthcare. Our diverse student body brings a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, languages spoken, and talents to our campus. Learn more about each of our cohorts!

Class of 2024 Stats