About DICE at Heinz College
Dareen Basma, Ph.D., LPC (she/her/hers)
Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, Climate and Equity
Cassandra Rios, MS (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Climate and Equity
Interests: Equity-minded leadership, designing & implementing policies & initiatives that enhance student experiences, and inclusive recruitment & retention practices in higher education
Sarah Malone, M.ED. (she/her/hers)
Senior Administrative & Events Coordinator
Interests: Disability education and accessibility, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, inclusive retention policies and understanding intersectionality to cultivate a community that celebrates student differences.
Mennatallah (Menna) Barghout, BS. (she/her/hers)
Project Coordinator
Interests: Passionate about supporting the MENA community and fostering collective liberation and hope across communities.
Vimbai Muyengwa
DICE Fellow, 1st year Information System
Sujana Bora
Deliberative Discourse Fellow, 1st year Information System
Monet Blakey
Research Assistant, 1st year Public Policy & Management
Christian Andino Borrero
Research Assistant, 2nd year Public Policy & Management
Grace Sam
Research Assistant, 2nd year Public Policy & Management
Bryan Hernandez Benitez
Research Assistant, 2nd year Public Policy & Management
Jordan Fields
Research Assistant & 2022-2023 DICE Fellow, JD & Public Policy & Management
Arushi Kumar, Arts & Entertainment Management
Hojoon Lee, Information Systems
Hana Zhao, Arts & Entertainment Management
Natasha Pawar, Arts & Entertainment Management
How to Join the Team!
The Heinz College Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Climate, and Equity (DICE) offers meaningful opportunities for students committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the Heinz community.
DICE Research Assistant (RA) Positions
RA positions are open to all Heinz students who demonstrate a strong commitment to these values. RAs typically work 7-10 hours per week at a rate of $17 per hour during the fall and spring semesters. Applications are accepted during the first week of the Fall semester.
DICE Fellowship
The DICE Fellowship is awarded exclusively to a first-year student who applies and exemplifies a deep dedication to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the Heinz Community. The selected DICE Fellow receives a tuition scholarship covering 50% to 100% of their first year in a Master's program at Heinz College. Additionally, the DICE Fellow serves as a DICE Research Assistant (RA), working 7-10 hours per week at a rate of $17 per hour during the fall and spring semesters.
Email our office at heinzdiceoffice@andrew.cmu.edu and follow us on Instagram!