Taso Dimitriadis is the Associate Director of the Caltech Center for Inclusion and Diversity, a role in which he searches for areas of improvement in higher education policy and student programming. He educates faculty and staff on generational and societal changes, works closely on the treatment of Title IX issues on campus, and creates platforms for students to express their opinions. “I've gained so much from the experiences of working with our students who go out into the world and do such amazing things,” Taso said. “Caltech students and alumni have the ability to change the world, and I want to continue to encourage our students to be active and engaged in a world that needs changing. Prior to his current role, Taso served as a live-in staff member in Avery House, during which his weekly “Tazo with Taso” tea times were popular with students. They were able to take a break from the demanding curricula and speak about their daily troubles without judgment. Taso’s arrival at Caltech came shortly after a tragic string of undergraduate student suicides. Taso served as a driving force behind redesigning the undergraduate support system. He built positive relationships with the South Houses and maintained positive relationships with students and administration.

In her current role as an Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Residential Experience, Felicia Hunt is responsible for ensuring an engaging and inclusive environment for students living on campus. “Today is particularly special because, as we think about the life of a Caltech student, now I get to be part of what happens after their departure,” Felicia said. “They leave and transition into their lives as alumni and as adults and in their academic and professional pursuits — to not just observe that and get to celebrate that, but to be included in that is particularly meaningful for me.” Previously as the Associate Dean of the Graduate Office, Felicia strengthened the relationship between the Graduate Office and its students. As an Assistant Vice President for Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Initiatives & Title IX Coordinator, she helped navigate a difficult period for Caltech that impacted many members of the community. Felicia provided support for students working to bring attention to the challenges, provided institutional resources for the student community, including counseling services and workshops, facilitated meetings with key faculty members and administrative personnel, supported affected individuals, and implemented policies to prevent similar events from reoccurring. Also, as the previous Director of the Caltech Women’s Center, Felicia increased support for women and LGBTQ individuals on campus by providing mentorship, appropriate programming, and required resources. In all her efforts, Felicia was instrumental in guiding Caltech to be a more inclusive, supportive, and modern Institute.