Clara Kapustka
Program Coordinator, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
What I do
- Supporting antiracism work of ODEI across campus, specifically investing in and providing training for students, staff, and faculty (DEI Action Plan 3), launching university-wide programming to explore a more equitable future (Action Plan 4) and supporting Indigenous Initiatives
- Coordinate administrative support in the imitation of campus-wide division-level diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic planning
- Provide support in the planning and hosting of DEI events (Diversity Summit, HER DU)
Professional Biography
I have extensive experience coordinating and scheduling large-scale community-orchestrated events, meetings, conferences, retreats, and programs for diverse communities and disciplines. I also possess exemplary communication skills, with an emphasis in trauma-informed care and person-first language, to develop, sustain and foster impactful, collaborative relationships with a wide range of people and respective identities.
Degree(s)
- BA, Sociology & Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience concentration, University of Denver, 2018
- Minors: Biology, Chemistry, and Wellness
- MA, Arts and Culture Management concentration in Advocacy and Outreach, University of Denver, 2024
Licensure / Accreditations
- Sustained Dialogue Moderator
Professional Affiliations
- Alpha Delta Kappa International Honor Society
Job History
- Office Manager; Lifeline Connections, Substance Use and Mental Health Facility, (July 2019 – Aug. 2020)
- Event Coordinator; Western Washington University, Professional and Continuing Education (Nov. 2018 – July 2019)
- Operations Assistant; University of Denver, Office of Diversity and Inclusion (Jan. 2018- June 2018)
- Administrative Assistant; University of Denver, Living and Learning Communities (Jan. 2015 - June 2018)
News Articles
In September, Chancellor Haefner announced the 2020-2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan to further define DU's efforts to substantively and urgently address issues of DEI on campus this year. In building capacity toward these action items, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) has hired two program coordinators to support the work of the plan and made progress in achieving many goals.
Awards
- Certificate of Achievement in Rhetoric and Writing; awarded in 2015