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DEI Champions

Ana Vázquez-Rivera

Dr. Ana Vázquez-Rivera has over 20 years of professional experience in the field of education, specializing in diversity initiatives, student affairs, and teaching. In her current role, she is responsible for diversity, wellness and student leadership programming.

Dr. Vazquez-Rivera holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as a Ph.D. from Loyola University-Chicago. Her dissertation documented the college experiences of Latinx students at predominantly White higher education institutions.

Dr. Vazquez-Rivera has committed much of her research and education advocacy to fostering positive educational experiences for students, particularly diverse students and helping them achieve their educational goals. Contact her at (312)362-8299 or AVAZQUEZ@depaul.edu.

The DePaul Law Student Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee seeks to create a community where different voices are valued; to eliminate barriers and encourage awareness; and to share experiences, so that others may learn. We are one. We are many.

Members:

  • Anum Ali (JD '26)
  • Farzaan Ayoub (JD ’27)
  • Muskan K. Dhatt (JD ’27)
  • Zoe Espinosa (JD ’26)
  • Haya Fahim (JD ’27)
  • Cecilia Fleischer (JD ’27)
  • Simon Hernandez (JD ’26)
  • De’Avion Hughes (JD ’26)
  • Taylor Love (JD '26)
  • Georgeena Mathai (JD ’27)
  • Sabra Sabri (JD '26)
  • Anahita Safarzadeh (JD ’26)

The faculty and staff Diversity, Inclusion & Community-Building Committee works in consultation with the Dean to improve the diversity of and inclusion in the law school community through programs of interest, professional development for the entire law school community, building collaborations across the law school, and working with the Dean to implement the recommendations of the law alumni Diversity Council.

Members:

Benjamin E. Alba
Director of Academic Success
balba@depaul.edu

Jesse Cheng
Assistant Professor of Law
jesse.cheng@depaul.edu

Allen Moye, Chair
Associate Dean for Information Technology and Library Services; Director, Rinn Law Library; Associate Professor of Law
amoye@depaul.edu

Nicole Pinkey
Events & CLE Manager
npinkey@depaul.edu

Ana Vazquez-Rivera
Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Student Life
avazquez@depaul.edu

David Rodriguez 
Director, Civil Litigation Clinic; Professor of Legal Practice
drodri38@depaul.edu

The newly created Alumni Diversity Council offers critical support, guidance, and oversight on the College of Law's anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion efforts. The all-alumni council provides direct feedback to the law school's administration and supports DePaul Law. Read more >>

The faculty and staff Public Interest Law & Public Service Committee helps train and support the next generation of public interest law attorneys, advocates for financial resources for students and alumni in the public interest field, and promotes and integrates all College of Law social justice initiatives.

Members:

Jesse Cheng
Assistant Professor of Law
jesse.cheng@depaul.edu

David Franklin
Associate Professor of Law
dfrankl2@depaul.edu

Elizabeth Boe 
Assitant Director, Office of Professional & Career Development; Public Service Law & Director of Pro Bono Community Service Initiative
eboe@depaul.edu

Shaye Loughlin, Chair
Executive Director, Center for Public Interest Law
sloughli@depaul.edu

Jody Marcucci
Senior Professional Lecturer; Associate Director, Legal Analysis, Research & Communication
jmarcucc@depaul.edu

David Rodriguez
Director, Third Year in Practice Program
drodri38@depaul.edu


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