Inclusion Diversity Equity Access Task Force

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is charged with providing education and advocacy about inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility issues that serve the interests of the association and its membership. This task force will reach out to members, coordinate efforts with existing MiALA entities such as Committees and Interest Groups, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

 
The MiALA IDEA Committee welcomes submissions to the IDEA Resources for Education and Training list. Please fill out the form below, providing all information requested. The IDEA committee will evaluate the resources, and if they meet the criteria for inclusion, they will be posted in the Resource List.
IDEA Resource Submission Form: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=5498679 

 

If you are interested in serving on the IDEA committee, click here to fill out the committee volunteer form.

2026-2027 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee Members
 

Lee Parker 
Central Michigan University
parke6l@cmich.edu

Jodi Coalter
Michigan State University
coalterj@msu.edu

Bonnie Russell
Michigan State University
bonnie@msu.edu

Christie Zablocki
University of Michigan
czablock@umich.edu

Naomi Binnie
University of Michigan
nbinnie@umich.edu

Gen Iverson
Michigan State University
iverso21@msu.edu

Jesus Espinoza
University of Michigan
ejesus@umich.edu

Avery Olearczyk
averyolearczyk@gmail.com
 

Board Liaison - Jen Bowen