Diversity Advancement Program

The Diversity Advancement Program (DAP) is a selective program that provides students with the opportunity to hone in on their leadership and interpersonal skills while expanding their personal network and advancing diversity initiatives in the Haslam College of Business.

DAP Advocates are responsible for representing the department at college fairs, school and corporate visits and community events as well as co-facilitate workshops and discussions around diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

DAP Advocates for the 2023-2024 School Year

Sunniva Dough

Sunniva Dough

Hometown: Smyrna, Tennessee
Major: Accounting

Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential because they promote fairness, respect and opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background or identity. A diverse and inclusive environment fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration by bringing together different perspectives and ideas.

Ashanti Moore

Ashanti Moore

Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: Marketing & Supply Chain Management

Diversity and Inclusion means ensuring people of all backgrounds feel comfortable to grow within their environment. Having diversity and inclusion allows those in the workplace to learn about other cultures and become aware of different perspectives. 

Namrata Ghare

Namrata Ghare

Hometown: Franklin, TN
Major: Management

Diversity and inclusion are about recognizing our differences, learning from each other and using those differences to create a stronger, more knowledgeable community. I want to help empower people who feel their voice is not heard.

Kendall Williams

Kendall Williams

Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: Marketing with a concentration in International Business

Diversity is important because everyone should feel comfortable to be able to express themselves freely. Diversity and inclusion are needed in a workplace to foster a group of different people willing to grow and understand each other.

James Owen

James Owen

Hometown: Wichita, KS
Major: Business Analytics, Hispanic Studies minor

Inclusion in business means giving everyone a few seats on the board. An organization with many eyes from many backgrounds has few blind spots and can better deal with issues too complex for a homogenous group.

Justin Deleon

Justin Deleon

Major: Accounting and finance collateral

Diversity and inclusion are vital because they create a sense of belonging and equal opportunity for individuals from all backgrounds, fostering innovation, empathy and a richer, more dynamic community.

Diamond Maria Clark

Diamond Maria Clark

Major and Collateral: Finance major with a collateral in business analytics

Diversity and inclusion are the lifeblood of societal progress, fostering innovation and propelling humanity forward. Together, they form the cornerstone of a promising future for the next generation.

Cecilia Gerard

Cecilia Gerard

Major: Finance

Diversity is such an important aspect of growth in any environment by promoting a broad range of perspectives, experiences and ideas. Inclusion creates a more equitable and welcoming environment which in turn helps boost productivity.

Linh Nguyen

Linh Nguyen

Major: Supply chain management

For me, inclusion and diversity are important to creating a more inventive, fair and successful workplace and society.

Mali Tumusiime

Mali Tumusiime

Major: Supply chain management with a concentration in business analytics

Diversity and inclusion are important to me because they foster an environment in which people can be themselves. In other words, they foster a sense of belonging.