Dr. Shanti Srinivas, Associate Chair of the Arts & Sciences Department at Galen College of Nursing, is an Assistant Professor and a Human Ecology/Environmentalism educator. She is also the Chair of Galen's DEI Council and the Managing Editor of Galen DEI Digest monthly newsletter. She teaches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the college. Additionally, she created and teaches the Human Ecology and Environmentalism geared for healthcare professionals. In her 18+ years of experience in higher education, she wore many hats, including that of an administrator, educator, mentor, course creator and developer, writer, and a leaders. Her true passion lies in her desire to raise awareness regarding climate justice and other environmental concerns integrating DEI aspects.