DYSON OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management is guided by the motto “Our Business Is a Better World.” We prepare our graduates with the skills necessary to be successful in a diverse workforce and global community.

The Dyson Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) helps advance this mission by fostering a sense of belonging for everyone in our community through enrichment, engagement, and educational opportunities and support systems. Belonging is what unlocks the power and value of diversity. At Dyson, we support the principles of Belonging @ Cornell by creating intentional connections, building trusting relationships, inviting diverse opinions and perspectives, and engaging in opportunities that strengthen our community.

More information about the Office of Diversity & Inclusion can be found on the Cornell Dyson website.

ENRICHMENT

One of our goals is for all Dyson students to be well supported and positioned for academic, personal, social, and career success, and for all students to have a sense of belonging at Dyson.

The Accelerator Scholars program is a collaborative initiative with generous support from our founding corporate partner, KKR. The Accelerator Scholars program provides enhanced support, resources, and opportunities for first-generation Dyson and Nolan undergraduate students to further their success at Cornell.

ENGAGEMENT

Another one of our goals is for students to cultivate teamwork and interpersonal relationships with peers, engage in the Dyson community in meaningful ways, contribute to a culture of inclusion and collective leadership within Dyson, and develop critical thinking and communication skills necessary to be successful in a diverse workforce and global community.

We host many co-curricular events including lunch & learns, professional development workshops, industry treks to NYC, alumni and corporate guest speakers, and programs with our Faculty Fellows for Inclusive Excellence.

Dyson ODI supports and advises several student-led organizations including the Dyson Diversity Council, A Seat at the Table, BlackGen Capital, Women Leaders of Color, Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate, Association of Latino Professionals for America, Diverse Leaders for Tomorrow, and Diversity in Cornell Economics.

EDUCATION

AEM 3015 Inclusive Leadership for Organizational Impact. This course fulfills the CALS diversity requirement and the Dyson Grand Challenges senior capstone project requirement (AEM 3000 is a pre-requisite if taking AEM 3015 to fulfill your Grand Challenges project course requirement).

BELONGING AT DYSON

Belonging at Cornell is a framework designed to continue the progress towards making Cornell a more diverse and inclusive environment. Its mission is to focus our collective efforts on creating a campus community where individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences can both contribute and thrive. The intent of Belonging at Cornell is to improve the overall experience of faculty, staff, and students, not to solve every diversity or inclusion challenge, nor eliminate the effects of respectful, but challenging discourse. Belonging at Cornell is about fostering respect and appreciation for difference, having a shared purpose, and being a part of a community, while simultaneously being valued and appreciated for the uniqueness that each person brings to the community.

At Dyson, we foster a sense of belonging for everyone in our community through enrichment, engagement, and educational opportunities and support systems. Belonging is what unlocks the power and value of diversity. At Dyson, we:

  • Create intentional connections;
  • Help build trusting relationships;
  • Invite diverse opinions and perspectives;
  • Engage in opportunities that strengthen our community.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management Office of Student Services, Career Management Center, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion strive to support and assist students participating in various events, activities or opportunities that enhance their overall student experience. There are also multiple opportunities throughout campus that support students financially. Click here to learn more about the various funding opportunities.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Jennifer Majka

Director

Barry Adames '25

Program Assistant

Gaby Carmona '25

Program Assistant

Doniell Mejia Duarte '26

Program Assistant

Jason De La Cruz '26

Program Assistant

Emily Hooks '27

Program Assistant

Kaylee Nunez '27

Program Assistant

Cianna Williams '27

Program Assistant