Diversity Oversight Committee
The IEEE Photonics Society established a Diversity Oversight Committee to ensure that the global diversity of the community in which the Society serves is represented in all aspects of the organization. The Society is committed to continually taking steps to diversify the array of individuals and perspectives building and leading the photonics technology of tomorrow.
Click Here to learn more about the IEEE Photonics Society "Commitment to Diversity".
Diversity Oversight ChairClick for role description

Niamh Kavanagh
Diversity Oversight Chair
Term: 2021 - 2023
Scientific Consultant
AVP Women in PhotonicsClick for role description

Deepa Venkitesh
AVP Women in Photonics
Term: 2021 - 2023
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
AVP Multicultural OutreachClick for role description

Mónica Rico Martinez
AVP Multicultural Outreach
Term: 2021 - 2023
Telecommunications Consultant
AVP of Young ProfessionalsClick for role description

Akhil Kallepalli
AVP of Young Professionals
Term: 2021 - 2023
University of Glasgow
Elected Board MemberClick for role description

Staff Support
Community Outreach & Development Manager
Lauren Mecum-Smith
Email: l.mecum@ieee.org