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Our Staff: Investing in Talent and Resources

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  • Engaging and Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Staff

    At Dana-Farber, we're working to increase diversity among our faculty, staff, and leadership. Our efforts will help us create an inclusive and diverse medical and research community that better reflects the people we serve; engages and supports our inclusive staff; and expands access to professional opportunities and advancement for all.

    In keeping with these efforts, we are committed to:

    • Increasing the diversity of our leadership
    • Creating an inclusive work environment that engages and retains our talent

    Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Dana-Farber

    Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) build a unified sense of community among staff; offer group members professional and personal development opportunities; and provide access to Institute leaders as a way to influence meaningful change.

    For Dana-Farber employees, ERGs also provide an important path to learning about our differences and similarities — creating a dialogue of understanding among staff from all areas of our Institute.

    Dana-Farber ERGs include:

    • Mosaic: The Mosaic ERG celebrates and contributes to the cultural and racial diversity of the Dana-Farber community.
    • LGBTQ+ & Friends: The LGBTQ+ & Friends ERG fosters an inclusive environment by promoting, supporting, and increasing awareness of the LGBTQ+ community.
    • Caregivers Alliance: The Caregivers Alliance ERG offers an inclusive community for all caregivers to gather and support each other.
    • Young Professionals: The Young Professionals ERG promotes interactions among emerging leaders through social and professional networking events, community service, and professional development opportunities.
    • Underrepresented Early Career Scientists: The Underrepresented Early Career Scientists ERG provides mentorship opportunities for post-undergraduate scientists who have not yet attained senior-level positions.
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    Careers

    Find your next career at Dana-Farber, and play a role in our ultimate goal: the eradication of cancer, AIDS, and related diseases and the fear that they engender.

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    Mosaic ERG's Monthly e-Newsletter

    This informative e-newsletter describes upcoming events and celebrations; professional opportunities; inclusion, diversity, and equity resources, and much more.

  • Supporting and Growing a Diverse Workforce

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    Belonging

    At Dana-Farber, we work everyday to create an innovative, caring and inclusive environment where each patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. We do this by integrating Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in everything we do.
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    Office of Workforce Development

    This Dana-Farber office provides meaningful programs and experiences that equip youth and adults with the necessary career and college readiness skills to successfully pursue post-secondary education and/or career advancement in health care.
    Cindy Quijada, BSN, RN and Keysha Miralda, BSN, RN

    Oncology Nursing Residency Program

    Dana-Farber's Oncology Nursing Residency Program is a 12-month program that builds on the education and skills of new graduate nurses and prepares them to practice nursing in ambulatory oncology settings.