DEI Committee Members
The DEI committee is comprised of facutly, staff, and student members who work to develop and uphold DEI initiatves at the Language Technologies Institute. Members for the 2021-2022 academic year are listed below along with some of the reasons they chose be involved in the committee.
Emma Strubell
Assistant Professor, DEI Chair
Bio
"I want to help cultivate a culture at LTI, and in our field, where all people who stand to benefit (or suffer harm) from language technologies have the opportunity to use, and shape uses of, those powerful technologies in a respectful and uplifting environment."
Yonatan Bisk
Assistant Professor
Bio
"I'm involved in DEI to start paying back some of my privilege."
Maxine Eskenazi
Principal Systems Scientist
Bio
"I'm involved in DEI because I think everyone should be treated with respect and be given equal opportunities."
John Friday
Administrative Coordinator
Bio
"I’m interested in DEI and am on this committee because I want to cultivate an atmosphere where people feel safe to discover and be who they are."
Lori Levin
Research Professor
Bio
"I’m involved so that LTI is a place where everyone thrives.”
Shruti Rijhwani
Student, Ph.D. in Language and Information Technology
Bio
"I’m involved in DEI because I think the LTI is an amazing place to study and do research, and I want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to be at the LTI in an environment that supports their unique and diverse identities and backgrounds."
Emma Thomas
Administrative Coordinator
Bio
"I wanted to be involved in the LTI DEI Committee so I can help promote a culture of accountability and a positive environment that allows all voices to be heard, respected, and supported.”
Joshua Zhanson
Student, Master of Language Technologies
Bio
"I’m involved in DEI because we need to cultivate diverse voices, unique perspectives, and uplifting culture in LTI."