Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Diversity and Inclusion team supports the Berklee community through institutional and strategic engagement, professional development and education, programming and community engagement, and resources to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging at Berklee. The Diversity and Inclusion team is led by Alex Cabal. You can reach them at diversityandinclusio@berklee.edu.

The Equity team supports the Berklee community by administering the Equity Policy and Process, offering resources, support, and reporting options to address harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct, and educating the community on prevention of and response to these issues. The Equity team is led by Sarah Onori. You can reach them at equity@berklee.edu.

Both teams are located in Berklee's Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which you can call at 617-747-3156.

The Mission of the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our mission is to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable community where all of our members can reach their full potential. We acknowledge the inherent dignity and value of each person, and work toward establishing a community where all our members are free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence. We achieve our mission through the engagement and empowerment of all members of our community. We coordinate our efforts across the institution through education, programming, resource development and provision, and policy and process implementation.

What We Do

The Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) houses Berklee’s Diversity and Inclusion team and Berklee’s Equity team. Both teams share space and regularly coordinate on general diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming, communications, and outreach efforts. The combined teams in the CDEI work closely with each other to coordinate and deliver the center’s signature programs and DEI educational sessions. Additionally, both teams offer specialized programming and services based on their specific areas of expertise.

Situated in the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs, CDEI serves students, faculty, and staff, and it provides services, consultation, and leadership at the individual, programmatic, divisional, and institutional levels in service to Berklee’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.