ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — The Bard College Department of Athletics and Recreation has announced that Justin Gomez will serve as the department's Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID), effective October 1, 2024. In this position, Gomez will be the conduit for information related to national-, local- and campus-level issues of diversity and inclusion in  athletics and will support diverse and inclusive practices related to the NCAA, Liberty League, and Bard Athletics.

"Justin has displayed a real passion for furthering the department's focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives and for highlighting the voices of our underrepresented populations," said Stefanie Carrington, Director of Athletics and Recreation. "He's got lots of really thoughtful ideas that I think could be impactful here and I look forward to working with him on developing programs that further our efforts in these areas."

As the Diversity and Inclusion Designee, Gomez will collaborate with staff in athletics as well as staff from the greater campus community to incorporate the College's plan for diversity and inclusion while creating inclusive environments for student-athletes and staff. He will also work with the athletic department to ensure that decisions made benefit the student-athletes by creating a more diverse atmosphere. 

"I am excited for the opportunity to be in this new role," said Justin Gomez. "I am eager to share my experiences and insights, and I am hopeful that I can make a positive impact on our student-athletes in various ways."