Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Marquita Taylor, PhD, MPH, MBA | Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACCC) shares the goals of the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute — to reduce and ultimately eliminate the burden of cancer health disparities. Diversity in the workforce helps to foster this goal while driving innovation, improved reputation, improved trust, better access to health care, and improved health care quality, compassionate, equitable, and consistent care, and helps us to deliver on our core mission. The UVACCC is taking bold steps toward enhancing DEI among leaders, trainees, faculty, and staff.
Embracing and championing diversity and inclusion within the workforce is not merely a lofty ideal; it is a cornerstone of our organization’s success, driving innovation and ushering in a host of transformative benefits. From strengthening our reputation to enhancing trust, advancing healthcare access, improving healthcare quality, and delivering compassionate, equitable, and consistently excellent care, diversity plays a pivotal role in helping us realize our core mission. UVACCC is committed to taking resolute and proactive measures to amplify Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across all levels of our organization, encompassing leaders, trainees, faculty, and staff. This steadfast dedication to DEI is woven into the very fabric of our institution, and it guides our mission in profound ways.
DEI: Supporting UVA Cancer Center’s Mission
UVA Cancer Center’s Commitment to DEI
Integrating DEI Across UVA Cancer Center’s Work
For over 30 years, the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center has been conducting cutting-edge cancer research and providing exceptional cancer care to its community. The Cancer Center recognizes that diversity results in creative energy and innovative insights which are essential for the intellectual rigor of the Cancer Center and the social fabric of its community. As an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a scholarly community, the Cancer Center embraces its internal and external communities of all racial, ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, ableness, national and international backgrounds, without regard to religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or political affiliation.
The Cancer Center is committed to promoting inclusion and equity among its internal and external communities by creating an environment that supports and enables the success of a diverse community. The Cancer Center celebrates diversity in all its human dimensions, and sponsors and supports opportunities that allow for respectful and civil interactions among all individuals associated with the Cancer Center.
Vickie Vess, Senior Administrative Coordinator, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UVACCC is committed to promoting inclusion and equity among its internal and external communities by creating an environment that supports and enables the success of a diverse community. If you are a witness to or experience conduct that discriminates, stereotypes, excludes, harasses, or harms you or any person in our community based on an identity (race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, work status, or religion) we encourage you to report it. Please know that all University of Virginia faculty, trainees, and staff are protected from retaliation. Please click here share DEI-related feedback or concerns of any kind.
UVACCC is committed to creating an environment that supports and enables the success of a diverse community. We encourage you to demonstrate care and appreciation in various aspects to support a culture of recognition, celebration and empathy within our community. We welcome submission of team recognition, accomplishments, celebrations and condolences for acknowledgement by the DEI team. Submissions can be anonymous; otherwise we will follow up with you directly. To make a submission, please click here.
The UVACCC Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion curates resources designed to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. It features an array of educational materials, best practices, and tools to empower individuals and teams to embrace diversity, eliminate biases, and cultivate an inclusive environment. These resources are accessible to UVA faculty, students, and staff via NetBadge login. To view the list, click here.
Upcoming Events
To view a full calendar of Cancer Center DEI and community events, as well as commemoration and awareness months, please click here.
Recent Event Highlights
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch
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Eid Celebration
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Eid Celebration
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Eid Celebration
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Eid Celebration
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Black History Month Celebration
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Black History Month Celebration
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Black History Month Celebration
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Black History Month Celebration
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Black History Month Celebration
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The Real Deal: Leadership, Mentorship & Advocacy in Gynecologic Oncology
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Diversity Potluck
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Diversity Potluck
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Diversity Potluck
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Diversity Potluck
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Diversity Potluck
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Diversity Potluck
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Diversity Potluck
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Diversity Potluck
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Rosh Hashanah
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Rosh Hashanah
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Rosh Hashanah
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Rosh Hashanah
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Dia de los Muertos
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Dia de los Muertos
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Dia de los Muertos
The UVA Cancer Center Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted its second Women in Healthcare and Aspiring Leaders Lunch and Phenomenal Awards Presentation on March 1st, the first day of Women’s History Month. This event and Women’s History Month serve as poignant occasions to commemorate, cherish, and pay homage to women’s myriad achievements.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the DEI at the UVACCC please contact the Associate Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Marquita Taylor, PhD, MPH, MBA at ksm3rt@uvahealth.org.