Mario Lucero, MA
Director of Inclusion Initiatives
Pronouns: He/Him
Contact
Building & Room:
2622 University Hall
Address:
601 S. Morgan St.
Office Phone:
Email:
About
Mario Lucero (he/him) is an experienced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) practitioner with a passion for supporting diverse communities and advocating for social justice across the spectrum. Mario’s work at UIC’s Office of Diversity as Director of Inclusion Initiatives includes working with academic units to navigate retention, such as providing program infrastructure to recruit and mentor underrepresented faculty hires. Additionally, Mario is responsible for campus initiatives that deepen and increase DEI efforts for students, faculty, and staff.
Mario earned an MA in Latin American & Latino Studies (LALS) in 2013 from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Media Arts & Design from the Art Institutes in 2008. Mario has two daughters and two sons, and enjoys biking, soccer, tennis, camping, and taking care of his 100+ houseplants that he calls The Jungle in honor of the barrio where he grew up.