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Our Leadership Team


Vice President Mary Ann Villarreal leads the division’s efforts to influence and shape the equity, diversity, and inclusion work happening across the institution. She is supported by an executive leadership team which informs the strategy, programming, engagement, implementation, and amplification of the work both within the University of Utah community and within a national context.

Mary Ann Villarreal

she/her/they/them

VP for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Park 208
801-581-7569
VPEDI@utah.edu

José Rodríguez

he/him/his

AVP for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

HSEB 5750B
801-585-1934
healthequity@hsc.utah.edu

Emma E. Houston

AVP for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

Park 135
emma.houston@utah.edu

Daniel K. Cairo

he/him/él

AVP for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Park 135
daniel.cairo@utah.edu

Keith Embray

he/him/his

Executive Director of Operations / Associate Athletic Director

Park 135
keith.embray@utah.edu