JILA actively seeks and supports diversity and inclusivity as an integral element of excellence for a collaborative and world-leading research institute.

JILA has established a Standing Committee to advance effective diversity and inclusivity through education and activities within JILA and collaboratively with the CU community. The Standing Committee, JILA Excellence in Diversity and Inclusivity (JEDI), is led by JILA volunteers on a rotating basis.  The JILA Chief of Operations is assigned to facilitate and support JEDI initiatives and work. The JILA Chair will appoint at least one JILA Fellow, as JEDI Fellow Advisor to provide oversight to the Committee and to meet with the Committee at least once annually. JEDI functions as a formally sanctioned self-nominated group open to all interested JILAns including Staff, Students, and Postdocs. JEDI will schedule and hold regular meetings open to all JILAns.

JILA is a global leader in research and as such prioritizes a healthy, productive and inclusive work environment. JEDI is a group of faculty, staff, and student volunteers who provide guidance and information to JILA leadership in the process of improving JILA’s diversity, inclusivity, and workplace climate. JEDI is a safe place for hard conversations.