Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion


With diversity among UCLA’s highest priorities, Dr. Robert Lucero PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN was appointed the Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Nursing. In this role, he serves as a focal point for strategy, policy and practice related to increasing diversity and enabling a climate of inclusion within the school, including acting as a resource and strategic liaison to the UCLA Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Members of the Council on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Mark Covin
Mark Covin

Assistant Director

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Nancy Jo Bush
Nancy Jo Bush

Faculty

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Paul Boy

PhD Student Representative

Kelly Stopl
Kelly Stolp

MECN 1 Class of 2024 Student Representative

Elizabeth Yzquierdo
Liz Yzquierdo

Staff

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Natalie Asencio
Nataly Ascencio

Staff

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Carina Menjivar
Carina Menjivar

DNP Student Representative

Jason Fukuta
Jason Fukuta

MECN 2 Class of 2023 Student Representative

Council Activities

  • Serve as an advisory group to the Administration
  • Review findings of the Climate survey and consider next steps
  • Develop plans for an educational series and lectures
  • Support mentorship strategies for junior and mid-career faculty and students from underrepresented minorities