VT EPSCoR researcher and Professor of Geography Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux, PhD was appointed as a new member of the President's Commission for Inclusive Excellence by UVM President Suresh Garimella, PhD. President Garimella made the appointment official on February 18, 2020 via an email sent to the UVM community. As a member of the Commission, Dr. Dupigny-Giroux will provide insights and suggestions to forward UVM's goals of inclusion and diversity. The President's Commission for Inclusive Excellence was created in 2014 by former UVM President Thomas Sullivan, JD. Dr. Dupigny-Giroux joins nine new members of the Commission and was selected from the largest pool of applicants since its inception. "I look forward to the insights and energy this dynamic group will contribute to the Commission's important work," said President Garimella in his message to the UVM community.