Diversity Fund Committee
Committee of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Engineering
MEMBERSHIP: 2025-2026
Term: Three (3) years
| Name and Link to Directory Listing | Rank, Department | Term (on leave) |
|---|---|---|
| Kemmerling, Erica | Associate Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering | 2023-2026 |
| 2025-2026 | ||
| Nathans, Heather | Professor, Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies | 2025-2026 |
| Warikoo, Natasha | Professor, Sociology | 2023-2026 |
| Parayno, Aaron | Associate Dean of Student Inclusive Excellence | Unspecified term |
| Mazaheri, Nimah | Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion | Unspecified term |
| Swan, Chris | Professor, Dean of Undergraduate Education, School of Engineering | Unspecified term |
| Sullivan, Erin + | Secretary of the Faculty, School of Arts and Sciences & School of Engineering |
* Chair/Co-Chair
+ ex-officio/non-voting
The Diversity Fund is intended to support proposals from faculty, staff, or faculty/staff collaborating with students that focus on issues related to social justice, diversity, and campus social climate that will enhance our campus community in lasting ways.
View this committee's workload obligations.
DIVERSITY FUND APPLICATION INFORMATION
Diversity Fund applications are accepted four times a year:
- Friday, September 19, 2025 (for fall 2025 events)
- Friday, December 5, 2025 (for spring 2026 events)
- Monday, March 23, 2026 (for spring/summer 2026 events)
- Friday, May 8, 2026 (for fall 2026 events)
To apply, download the Diversity Fund Application and email it to asediversityfund@tufts.edu.
The Diversity Fund usually does not fund requests for more than $5,000; awards in the $2,000 range or under are more typical.
The committee looks forward to receiving creative ideas that will enhance our campus community in lasting ways. If you have questions in anticipation of funding deadlines, please contact Erin Sullivan (Secretary of the Faculty for AS&E), or Kendra Clifton (Administrative Coordinator) at: asediversityfund@tufts.edu.