New mental health counselor role specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion
Misel Ramirez Vasoli, diversity, equity, and inclusion counselor at Indiana University South Bend Black and Hispanic communities face health disparities, notably highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disproportionately impact these populations. As a way to address these disparities, Indiana University established the IU Pandemic Health Disparities Fund to provide resources to develop health and safety programs geared toward Black and Hispanic students across campuses. Indiana University South Bend used this…