Learn more about the people, groups, and initiatives that make up our EDIE community at uOttawa. Explore student and employee resource groups and networks that bring members of our community together to share experiences, build connections, and foster a sense of belonging across campus.

Our vice-deans and representatives

Our EDIE community features the 11 vice-deans of equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence (EDIE) leading initiatives across our 10 faculties. With a shared commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable academic environment, these leaders drive transformative change, championing our university’s values of respect, inclusion, and academic excellence.

Monika Jezak

Monika Jezak

Faculty of Arts

Jessica Whitley

Jessica Whitley

Faculty of Education

Ghasan Doudak

Ghasan Doudak

Faculty of Engineering

Karen Philips

Karen Philips

Faculty of Health Sciences

Daniella Ingabire

Daniella Ingabire

Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section

Rachel Leck

Rachel Leck

Faculty of Law, Common Law Section

Dr. Rishi Kapur

Dr. Rishi Kapur

Faculty of Medicine

Jaclyn Brusso

Jaclyn Brusso

Faculty of Science

Martin Lalumière

Martin Lalumière

Faculty of Social Science

Philippe Douamba

Philippe Douamba

Telfer School of Management

Megan McMeekin

Megan McMeekin

Library

Contact us

Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

Jock Turcot University Centre (UCU), 301B
85 University Private
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Reception: 613-562-5800 ext. 0179

Email[email protected]

Hours of operation

September 1 to May 31: 
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 1 to August 31:
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please note that the University of Ottawa offices are closed during statutory holidays and during the winter break. Visit the Important academic dates and deadlines page for more information.