The Honors Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Specialists are student employees in the Honors Program at UConn. As a team, they develop programming and initiatives with the goal of creating a more inclusive and equitable Honors Community. The Honors DEI Specialists host events, facilitate training and other programming, and provide a space of support for students to share their experiences. Additionally, they welcome opportunities to collaborate with student organizations and university partners to support and promote programming efforts already in place around campus.
Meet the Honors Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist Team
The Honors Student DEI Specialists are members of the Honors community who are available to support Honors students, while serving as a voice for their community.
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Daniel Heumann
Daniel (he/him/his) is a sophomore double majoring in Human Rights and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Along with being an Honors Student DEI Specialist, he also works as a Student Admin Specialist for University Events and Conference Services and is a First Year Experience Mentor. He enjoys playing pickleball, taking care of his plant collection, and watching reality TV. Outside of school he is heavily involved in The GenderCool Project, a youth-led movement helping to replace misinformed opinions with positive experiences meeting transgender and non-binary youth. Daniel is committed to continuing his work in fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all at UConn. |
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Rebecca Drouillard
Rebecca (she/her/hers) is a junior from Bridgeport, CT majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology on the Pre-Med track. On campus, she is involved in the Husky Ambassador Program, the Rowe Scholars Program, and is Vice President of the Haitian Student Association. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys going to the gym, reading, and crocheting. She looks forward to using her passion in DEI work to help provide a safe and comfortable environment for all students. |
Contact the Honors Student DEI Specialist Team
Please feel free to contact the Honors Student DEI Specialist team to make an appointment, share suggestions and feedback, and/or to collaborate on programming or training opportunities. The Student DEI Specialists are available for in-office (Storrs) or virtual appointments during the fall and spring semesters.
Email: HonorsDEIStudentTeam@uconn.edu
Campus Resources for Further Involvement & Learning
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice at UConn
UConn Cultural Centers & Programs
Resource List from Office of Diversity & Inclusion
One-Credit Courses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
Reading Recommendations from Office of Diversity & Inclusion