The Office of Inclusivity and Strategic Partnerships is composed of staff members who are committed to their work to advance and exceed diversity goals at the College to enhance the veterinary profession.
Ellise Lee
Assistant Director for Inclusivity
Ellise Lee, M.Ed, joined the College as the Assistant Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion in May 2024. She is now the assistant director of inclusivity.
Ellise is a Michigan State University and Oakland University graduate, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership with a social justice focus.
Ellise formerly worked as the Diversity Initiatives Coordinator for the Career Services Network at MSU, primarily assisting employers seeking support with their DEI efforts and with recruiting and retaining diverse talent on campus. She also connected MSU students from marginalized backgrounds with the resources, preparation, and employment opportunities needed to be successful in their chosen fields.
Her approach to DEI work centers meeting people where they are.
"I understand that we are all individuals with unique experiences that color our world. At the College we come together to create a culture where everyone is respected and included and I am a resource to support our community as we do so."
