DEI Department
Defending and advancing the rights, representation, and opportunities of every student at UNC
Elise Ramos
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Elise Ramos is a senior studying Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense with a minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Coming up on her second year in this position, she loves the unique role her department plays on campus, allowing them to engage with the campus community broadly. This wide perspective excites her, as their work spans across campus as a whole, across majors, programs, and departments, to grow efforts toward equity, representation, and inclusion. In her free time, you find her soaking up the sun at the Arboretum and enjoying the quiet gardens and skirmishing squirrels.
Contact: ejramos@unc.edu
Our Purpose
Our Mission
The DEI Department's mission is simple: to defend and advance the rights, representation, and opportunities of every student at UNC. UNC has long been a beacon of progress, and we carry forward the progress students have built here.
We work through direct, organized efforts to ensure all students have access to opportunity and representation on campus.
Our Work
How We Work
Represent the Real Carolina
Through outreach and student-led content we target prospective students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, showing them Carolina is diverse, vibrant, and a place they belong.
Access to Opportunity
Expand equity in professional development and workforce pathways, ensuring all students have the tools they need to succeed.
Protect Student Spaces
Fight for sustained funding lines for cultural organizations and safeguard affirming spaces where minority groups thrive, organize, and are celebrated.
Elevate Student Voices
We open clear avenues for students to raise DEI-related concerns, build coalitions with other local universities, and sit down with administrative bodies.
Our Team
Department Staff
Annabel Lissade
Deputy Director
Creative Lead: Saanvi Veeramreddy
Event Operations Co-Leads: Hannah Cooper, Eric Perry (EJ)
Finance and Fundraising Co-Leads: Gabriella Del Rio, Cameron Lee
Secretary Co-Leads: Martha Pena, Asiah Banks