Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Mission Statement

Incarnate Word Academy is committed to cultivating an inclusive, harmonious environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel welcomed and respected while celebrating that each person is a creation of God.

As Director of DEI, my core philosophy is to:

• Empower students to become equitable and inclusive leaders of their community and the increasingly diverse and global world.
• Develop initiatives that help students understand, embrace, and advocate for equity and inclusion.
• Recognize the importance of continual learning for students, faculty, and staff in order to strengthen DEI efforts at IWA utilizing best practices and benchmarking.
• Create a positive and friendly environment where our students, faculty, staff, alumnae and families feel welcomed, included and respected as the heart of our greater community.