DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
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Hello!
My name is Alice (pronounced uh-lee-cee, or for linguistic nerds /a’li.si/) Ramos Branicio, and I’m thrilled to serve as the 2026 Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the USC Helenes.
The Helenes embody our university’s essence: our passion for service, our commitment to representing the student community, and our dedication to creating an inclusive family. However, our identity as a campus organization also carries weight: as a group that engages directly with USC’s storied history and past, we hold a responsibility for addressing the systemic inequities embedded within the spaces we represent.
Our organization’s work takes place on unceded Chumash and Kizh land and intersects with communities across South Central Los Angeles — communities often overlooked, displaced, and under-resourced due to institutional actions. As Helenes, we aim to be mindful of this responsibility while celebrating the rich cultural and historic diversity of these neighborhoods and the student body we represent.
As Director of DEI, I oversee the majority of the DEI pillar. I cultivate an environment of learning and understanding within our membership. Promoting this through the exploration of cultures, ideas, and identities at university and external events.
As an immigrant and disabled student, much of my own interest and advocacy in DEI is shaped by my background. Where large ideas of intersectionality intersect with a framework belief of uplifting voices and creating an equitable and inclusive space for all. I hope that in the work I do, I can be of support to USC and the South Central L.A. community.
My vision for this role is one rooted in action, compassion, and education, with the hope of leaving a legacy where every member feels valued and seen.
Within Helenes, we hope to encourage intentional reflection and action, fostering cultural humility, mutual respect, and advocacy as central pillars of our work. Whether it’s through programming that bridges cultural divides or facilitating difficult but meaningful conversations, our goal is to elevate the diverse perspectives that make us stronger.
My door is always open to connect or to
provide feedback!
Helenes love and all of mine,
Alice Ramos Branicio (she/they)
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
