Ingrid Hendrix, a librarian at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center, has received the first Dr. Valerie Romero-Leggott Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence Award. She was nominated by Melissa Rethlefsen, the executive director of HSLIC, for her work in leadership and advocacy.
The award committee recognized Hendrix for her efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at the UNM Health Sciences Center. She has worked to create welcoming spaces and improve accessibility. The committee noted that her actions have encouraged others in the community to support belonging and equity…