Equity and Inclusivity Committee

Members

Chair: Ivana Damjanov (2022 – 2025), Saint Marys University

Members:

Ryan Cloutier (2022 – 2025), McMaster University
Yashar Hezaveh (2022 – 2025), U. Montreal
Fereshteh Rajabi (2022 – 2025), U. Waterloo
Parisa Nozari (2025 – 2028; GSC rep.), Queens
Helen Kirk (2023 – 2026), Herzberg
Renee Hlozek (2022 – 2025), U. Toronto -- CASCA Board Representative

Mandate and terms of reference

This committee is charged with the following:

Taking a critical look at CASCA’s ethics statement and making suggestions to the Board for improvements.
Preparing a section on the CASCA web page summarizing best practices for hiring and for inclusivity in the workplace.
Moderating an open discussion session on inclusivity at the CASCA Annual General Meeting.
Maintaining a database of diverse candidates for colloquium invitations.
Compiling national statistics on women and minorities in Astrophysics and making these publicly available on the CASCA website.
Acting as points of contact for people in the community who feel harassed or need advice on issues related to harassment.
Ensuring that CASCA meetings are welcoming for all members of our community.