Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Kellogg

Our commitment to fostering an environment of exemplary diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is inherently connected to our values system at Kellogg, which necessitates building diverse teams, fostering inclusive environments, and striving for equity.

We deeply believe that organizations and markets will continue to become more diverse and, therefore, more complex. If we’re to engage with that complexity effectively and competitively, we have to ensure that people are being treated in an equitable manner and are immersed in an inclusive environment, where they can bring their full selves.

At Kellogg, we’re committed to doing just that.

• Diversity & Inclusion. We empower our community to wisely leverage the power of teams with diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and senses of belonging. We see inclusion as a required mechanism of effective collaboration that allows different voices to be heard and shapes better solutions to complex challenges.
• Equity. While this collaborative process is not easy, we believe it will deliver better outcomes not just for some, but for all. Our leaders will go on to grow diverse organizations and markets because they understand them, uniquely positioning them to identify inequity and drive equitable change.

For us, advancing DEI is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. And it is through this commitment that we will generate value and measure our impact in the world.

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As part of our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within Kellogg and the organizations our students will be leading, we’ve identified three strategic objectives for the next five years.

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Through the Full-Time DEI Pathway and Evening & Weekend DEI Pathway, students will gain foundational skills, frameworks, experience and expertise to lead their organizations in diversity, equity and inclusion — whether it’s leading difficult conversations about diversity, building a diverse workforce, or fostering an equitable and inclusive experience for all employees from different backgrounds.

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Co-chaired by Deans Francesca Cornelli and Bernie Banks ’08, the Kellogg Inclusion Coalition (KIC) is a task force comprised of representatives from our community, including faculty, staff, students and alumni. KIC members meet and collaborate regularly to identify, drive and complete our DEI initiatives throughout the year. .

Core members include:

• Faculty: Suzanne Muchin, Nicholas Pearce ’10 ’12, Lauren Rivera, Nicole Stephens, Adam Waytz
• Students: Tracey Fetherson ’21, Disha Luthra ’21, Iffat Siddiqui ’21, Em Kuo ’22, Ifeanyi Nnaji ’22
• Staff: Carole Cahill, Elodie Joubert, Minya Nance, Armando Santana
• Alumnae/i: B. Michelle Williams '20, Joi Freeman ’20, Eric Logan ’94, Matthew Feldman ’86
• Organizational Partner: Liza Kirkpatrick
• Senior Leadership: Bernie Banks ’08, Francesca Cornelli, Nicki Nabasny
• Communications: Meredith Klein, Lauren Kostas

If you have any questions about or for the Kellogg Inclusion Coalition, please direct them to KIC@kellogg.northwestern.edu.

KIC Updates

• April 2021
• January 2021
• October 2020
• September 2020