The purpose of the Inclusion and Diversity Committee (IDC) is to (a) identify the inclusion and diversity strengths, issues, and opportunities within all aspects of NCFR; (b) develop strategies and plans to examine ways in which we include and exclude (however unintentionally) NCFR members; (c) systematically examine aspects of NCFR to enhance its effectiveness and ability to meet the needs of its diverse membership; and (d) respectfully celebrate and document the successes of inclusivity approaches. The IDC serves the NCFR Board of Directors by engaging our shared experiences, and promoting a community of respect that honors the humanity of all.

The Inclusion and Diversity Committee is an NCFR Board Committee. It is IDC's job to: (a) examine programs, activities, policies, publications, and practices to determine intentional or unintentional exclusivity; (b) make recommendations to the NCFR Board regarding best practices for inclusive and diverse organizations; (c) engage members in scholarly dialogues related to IDC matters; (d) raise member concerns about inclusion and diversity to the Board; and (e) make recommendations to the Board in external messaging.  

The IDC also offers an award: the Social Justice Award for Contributions to Family Science.

To send a message to the IDC, please use this webform.

2024 IDC Members

• Tera Jordan - Co-chair
• Lover L. M. Chancler - Co-chair
• Genese C. Clark - Students & New Professionals Representative
• Yolanda T. Mitchell
• Norma J. Perez-Brena
• Deadric T. Williams
• Yoshie Sano
• Meeshay Williams-Wheeler
• Yan Ruth Xia, Board of Directors Liaison - Ex-officio
• Alicia Jaworski, Manager of Governance and Board Operations - Ex-officio

Resources from the IDC

• Resource Collection from 2017 IDC Conference Session
• Fall 2017 Article — IDC Continues Its Social Justice Focus: Dialogue and Strategies to Eradicate Bigotry
• Summer 2017 Article — Sleep as a Social Justice Issue
• Spring 2017 Article — Reflections on the IDC Special Session and Breakfast at the 2016 Conference
• Winter 2016 Article — Inclusive, Diverse, and Socially Just NCFR: Future Planning for IDC Special Sessions
• Resource Collection from 2016 IDC Conference Session
• Fall 2016 Article — Muslim Families and Islamophobia Within North America
• Summer 2016 Article — What Does Social Justice Mean in the Context of Family Science?
• Spring 2016 Article — IDC Update, Spring 2016