IANR Advisory Group for Inclusive Excellence

The IANR Leadership Team has organized a group of faculty, students, and staff to advise them on efforts to nurture a welcoming and inclusive environment within IANR.

The group has been charged to:

  • Explore the impact of policies, procedures, and practices on access to education and employment and on our ability to nurture a welcoming environment where everyone’s contributions are sought after, encouraged and valued.

  • Ensure that we are talking about, planning for and acting in ways that promote individual access and success, welcoming environments, and a sense of belonging for everyone associated with IANR.

  • Provide feedback on the strategic direction of IANR.

Committee Members

Deepak Keshwani

Deepak Keshwani

Associate Professor
Biological Systems Engineering (BSE)

Lord Ameyaw

Lord Ameyaw

Assistant Professor
School of Natural Resources (SNR)

Roberto Cortinas

Roberto Cortinas

Associate Professor of Practice
School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Loren Giesler

Loren Giesler

Head
Plant Pathology

Carrie Gottschalk

Carrie Gottschalk

Engagement Zone Coordinator
E27

Rebecca Roston

Rebecca Roston

Associate Professor, Biochemistry/Associate Director
Center for Plant Science Innovation

Baishakhi Biswas

Baishakhi Biswas

Doctoral Student
Food Science and Technology

Julie Peterson

Julie Peterson

Associate Professor, Entomology/Associate Director
West Central Research, Extension and Education Center

Cardinal Farrington

Cardinal Farrington

Facilities
Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center

Lise Pingault

Lise Pingault

Senior Research Associate, Department of Entomology

If you have any questions about the advisory group please reach out to Rich Bischoff rbischoff2@unl.edu.