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Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center

Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) provides services and resources to ensure MCW Cancer Center members and staff feel welcome, included, supported, and have access to a workplace environment conducive to professional success.
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EDIB Mission

To develop equitable policies, resources, and programs that build organizational capacity to foster equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the cancer workforce and to promote health equity.

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Resources and Support

The Office of EDIB offers resources, informal and formal supports, and programming.

Contact Us

To learn more, contact the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
mcwcc-EDIB@mcw.edu

Leadership

Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen, PhD, MS

Lisa Sánchez-Johnsen, PhD, MS

Associate Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Dr. Sanchez-Johnsen is an academic leader in the area of health equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. She is the Founder/Past Chair of the Multicultural and Ethnic Minority Health Special Interest Group in the Society of Behavioral Medicine and the Founder/Past Chair of the Latinx Health Equity and Health Disparities Special Interest Group in the National Latinx Psychological Association.

Additionally, Dr. Sanchez-Johnsen directs the Multicultural, Diversity, and Latinx Health Equity Research Program and the Multicultural Health, Obesity, and Cancer Health Equity Research Scholars Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin, which is a mentorship and training program for those interested in health equity research on a national basis. She brings her thought leadership, strategic planning, and EDIB expertise to this important Office within the MCW Cancer Center.

Partnerships

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Medical College of Wisconsin

At MCW, we recognize and value the dignity of all members of our community and are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment that includes individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Learn About Diversity and Inclusion at MCW

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Community Outreach and Engagement

We work closely with community members to forge new programs that increase peoples’ access to critical cancer prevention resources, the latest cancer treatments, life-changing clinical trials, and survivor support groups.

Learn About Our Community

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Cancer Research Training and Education

The MCW Cancer Center offers a robust portfolio of educational opportunities designed to develop the next generation of cancer researchers and health professionals who will accelerate discoveries and advance patient care.

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EDIB Advisory Council

The Advisory Council helps advise and guide the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging to foster an exceptional research workforce. The Council is comprised of trusted advisors across institutions, departments, and programs.