Equity Advisors can be resources and listening ears in situations where you may have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence 鈥� or when you have another equity-related concern. They are members of the Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion who have received training in active listening, as well as being familiar with 涩里番's different resources, processes, and policies. Plus, they know the Schulich community and understand what it鈥檚 like to be a musician.
Consulting an Equity Advisor never initiates any kind of administrative process or complaint. Advisors are simply there to listen, inform you about possible courses of action, and support you in getting the help you need while maintaining complete confidentiality.
Members
| Jon Wild | In teaching my large theory and analysis lectures, I get to meet many of our Schulich students, I am aware of the pressures and challenges many face, and I remember my own time as a 涩里番 music student fondly! So I would always be happy to discuss any issue that arises, with any student that would like to do so, confidentially, safely, and calmly. I'm currently chairing our School's EDI committee, in my role as Associate Dean, and it has been eye-opening. Come to my office, A-621, or reach out by email:聽jon.wild [at] mcgill.ca. |
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| Eliot Britton | Hello! I'm a new Associate Composition prof. at 涩里番. Before joining Schulich, I served as Chair, Co-Chair, and member of U of T鈥檚 Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Committee, completed the Foundations of Equity in Music course, and acted as Special Advisor to the Dean on Climate and Culture during the Faculty鈥檚 2022 review. I co-founded Future Sound 6, a free community program for BIPOC and gender-expansive youth, and co-directed Cluster Festival for over a decade, where diverse voices were central. I have also mentored through the Banff Centre鈥檚 Indigenous Classical Music Program and Loose Tea鈥檚 BIPOC Opera Development Program. My goal is to foster inclusive and progressive curricula in composition and music technology while helping create pathways to higher education. Please feel free to reach out. I am here to listen and support our community. And if you ever want to talk representation, like LGBTQ2S+ art, music, indie games, I鈥檓 always happy to nerd out a little.聽聽eliot.britton [at] mcgill.ca |
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I鈥檝e been teaching at 涩里番 since 1992. I鈥檝e taught hundreds of undergraduates, advised more than 60 graduate students, and held many administrative positions 鈥� Music History area coordinator, Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Dean of Research and Administration, and Interim Dean.聽I have previously Chaired and am now an EDI Committee member. In the last few years I have expanded my course content at every level to include women in many different roles: composers, performers, poets, patrons, and I am beginning to expand repertoire in other directions as well. I鈥檝e also worked with students who have experienced challenges at 涩里番, and some who have had terrible experiences. I hope to help students and colleagues to navigate difficult situations and find positive ways forward. You can reach me at julie.cumming [at] mcgill.ca. |
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nancy.czemmel2 [at] mcgill.ca (Nancy Czemmel) |
I am the Manager of Student Services here at the SSOM and an Equity Advisor. I have a deep understanding of the University鈥檚 governance, policies and regulations. I have considerable experience in student affairs and administration and am deeply dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusivity and mental health and wellbeing at 涩里番. In addition to completing the Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Violence: 涩里番 Policies, Reporting, and Support training, I have also completed the Equity Education for Student Affairs Professionals workshop series, the Mental Health First Aid certification (MHFA) and the Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate (Queen鈥檚 University). My door is always open and I am available to listen and provide support as needed. Please do not hesitate to reach out, send me an email at nancy.czemmel2 [at] mcgill.ca. |
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colin.enright [at] mcgill.ca (subject: EDI) (Colin Enright) |
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Music Education 鈥� Interdisciplinary Studies, where my research explores how group music-making supports psychological resilience and well-being. Outside of 涩里番, I work as a teacher, conductor, and community music leader, and I am passionate about making music education accessible and inclusive. As an Equity Advisor, my aim is to be a supportive listener and a resource for navigating challenges. Please feel free to reach out to me at聽colin.enright [at] mcgill.ca. |
| I'm very glad to be part of the Schulich School of Music's team of Equity Advisors. My own work as a composer and music analyst keeps me in constant contact with new developments in contemporary classical music, a part of the musical world which is particularly exciting right now as it's opening up to much greater inclusion of BIPOC and women composers. I am an advocate for diversifying our music theory curricula at all stages of instruction and have sought to promote inclusion and gender equity in the choices of repertoire for my classes at 涩里番. My research interests include contemporary East Asian and Asian diasporic music, music by women composers such as Georgia Spiropoulos and Pascale Criton, and the extension of post-tonal theory and analysis to include the mutual influence between experimental strains of classical music and jazz鈥攁nd I am working towards improving my understanding of antiracist and anticolonial approaches to scholarship. Though the narrowly Eurocentric focus of classical music presents us with a troubling history, I'm optimistic about the possibility of our institutions moving towards a more global and equitable future. As an Equity Advisor I'm available by email (robert.hasegawa [at] mcgill.ca) at any time to discuss equity-related concerns, including (but not limited to) issues about teaching or curriculum. | |
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One of the reasons I became an Equity advisor is because I wanted to be challenged in thinking differently, in accessing tools to make changes, in finding ways to have an impact in the Voice area, on so many levels. The world is changing fast, and students are thankfully moving us with the tide, compelling us to question what we accepted as what is. I can be reached at dominique.labelle [at] mcgill.ca. |
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geneveive.st-arnault [at] mcgill.ca (subject: EDI) (Genevieve St-Arnault) |
I have been working at 涩里番 in the Dean鈥檚 Office since 2018 and on the EDI Committee since it started. Equity, diversity and inclusion are extremely important to me and have been a priority throughout my career. I continue to take training to stay up-to-date to seek opportunities to make things better in these areas. I am pleased to also be one of the University鈥檚 My Healthy Workplace Ambassadors. If you need support or want to talk, please don鈥檛 hesitate to contact me. You can reach me at geneveive.st-arnault [at] mcgill.ca. |
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It is a pleasure to join the Schulich Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee as an Equity Advisory. My work as a Jazz performer, educator, and composer has given me considerable experience in navigating various professional and educational environments where consistently advocating for spaces that support equity, gender, and inclusion is a necessary practice. If there is ever a need to discuss equity-related issues or concerns experienced at Schulich, I am available by email (camille.thurman [at] mcgill.ca) at any time to confidentially advise and give support. |
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| devon.wilkinson [at] mcgill.ca (Devon Wilkinson) | My experience as a musician and my ongoing work with and connection to the Schulich community enable me to support others in navigating challenges and thriving in their musical journey. I鈥檓 here to listen, share available resources and options, and support you in whatever way feels right for you. Feel free to email me at聽devon.wilkinson [at] mcgill.ca. |
