Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

 

  • "DEIA is about keeping Jefferson Lab competitive. It will prepare us for new ways to attract, retain, motivate and embrace previously untapped perspectives, so we can remain leaders in the advancement of science in the nation. -Rhonda Barbosa, Human Resources Director

 

  • "We believe a strong culture of DEIA will help support the lab's core mission and position the lab for future growth. A culture of DEIA is imperative to attracting future scientific and technical minds and developing our talent. We appreciate the differences in our lab community and believe having a diverse workforce provides the lab with new ideas and perspectives, greater collaboration opportunities and further allows us to reach and exceed our goals.”-Jennifer Carter, DEIA Program Manager

 

  • "I serve as Jefferson Lab's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Specialist. I'm dedicated to promoting a more inclusive workplace through education and effective communication. I'm an experienced neurodiversity-affirming speech-language pathologist in both healthcare and educational environments. I'm committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diverse perspectives to enrich our collective experience."-Shana Matthews, DEIA Specialist