Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Leadership

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in our student and faculty leadership, which includes the student-led Dean's Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion and the faculty-led Equity & Inclusion Committee.

Dean's Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion

The Dean’s Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion is a group of students who are leaders and advocates at St. John’s Law and in the wider community. Sharing their diverse perspectives, the students partner meaningfully with the Law School's deans in creating an inclusive and accepting learning and teaching community. 

2024-2025 Council Members:

1Ls

  • Steve Hernandez
  • Tastia Himu
  • Anthony Rivera
  • Darius Thomas
  • Aidan Seiden
  • Alicia Skeeter
  • Sritha Valluri
  • Richard Zheng

2Ls

  • Levi Griesing
  • Aden Khan
  • Christian Lee
  • Byron Lo
  • Carmella Mendoza
  • Chelsea Selmon
  • Jeffrey Voltaire

3Ls

  • John Adinolfi
  • Noa Cadet
  • Ivanka Cuenca
  • Brandon Kayemba
  • Zhiqian Ke
  • Deep Patel
  • Jessie Staley

Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Law School’s Equity & Inclusion Committee brings faculty and administrators together to discuss and take action on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, programs, and activities at, or sponsored by, St. John’s Law.  

2024-2025 Committee Members:

Learn More

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership at St. John's Law, please email Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vernadette Horne at [email protected].