Flux Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Committee

The Flux Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) Committee aims to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion in developmental cognitive neuroscience by supporting minoritized members, fostering a sense of belonging, and empowering all members to address systemic oppression to improve research quality and societal impact.

The committee accomplishes this by 1) Providing affinity spaces and support for members, 2) Coordinating a session for the annual Flux meeting, and 3) Coordinating with other committees to promote values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all Flux processes.

2024 Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Committee Members

  • Stefanie Bodison
  • Jenn Pfeifer
  • Lucina Uddin
  • Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez
  • Julia Moser
  • Kayla Green
  • Charles Geier
  • Ethan McCormick
  • Marjolein Barendse
  • Maya Rosen
  • Marybel Robledo Gonzalez
  • Monica Ellwood-Lowe
  • Rachel Romeo
  • Arielle Keller
  • Bernice Anaya
  • Artha Gillis
  • Maira Karan
  • Shefali Rai
  • Valerie Sydnor
  • Suzanna Perkins

Flux Affinity Groups

Affinity Groups (AGs) in Flux are formed around a shared identity or common goal to build community among members of non-dominant groups and to foster inclusion and awareness in the broader community. Flux Society currently has five affinity groups that are led and maintained by current members. Current leadership information is listed below.

Would you like to join one of the Flux Affinity Groups?

If you would like to join any of the Flux Affinity groups, please reach out to the relevant contacts to join and complete the associated GoogleForm, or contact anyone listed here!

Affinity Group Coordinator: Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez(carlosc2@usc.edu)

BIPOC Affinity Group

Contacts: Kayla Green & Maria Karan
Meeting times: Third Thursday every other month 12pm PT/9pm CEST
Form to join: email green@essb.eur.nl
When/Where to meet during Flux: Stay tuned for an announcement! 

First-Gen Affinity Group

Contacts: Julia Moser, Marjolein Barendse, & Marybel Robledo
Meeting times: Fourth Tuesday on even months at 11am PT/8pm CEST
Form to join: email moser297@umn.edu
When/Where to meet during Flux: Stay tuned for an announcement! 

LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group

Contacts: Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez
Meeting times: First Friday every month
Form to join: https://forms.gle/91TLehXUnWpeYEy6A OR email carlosc2@usc.edu
When/Where to meet during Flux:  Stay tuned for an announcement!

Disability Affinity Group

Contacts: Monica Ellwood-Lane
Meeting times: TBA
Form to join: email mellwoodlowe@gmail.com
When/Where to meet during Flux:  Stay tuned for an announcement!

Allies and Advocates Affinity Group

Contacts: Maya Rosen* (mrosen@smith.edu)
Meeting times: Second Tuesday every other month 10am Pacific
Form to join: https://forms.gle/KZuCzNtsgDJUa2rM7
When/Where to meet during Flux: Stay tuned for an announcement!