Research Focus:

Explore Dr. Silvera’s research interests in the realm of diversity management:

  • Organizational Diversity and Inclusion
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation

Discover Dr. Geoffrey Silvera’s contributions to the field of diversity management, focus on the institutionalization of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within government and health care organizations. Dr. Silvera is interested in collaborating with inclusion-minded researchers and practitioners worldwide. If you want to chat about research design, inclusion strategy implementation, publication, or inclusion strategy development, contact us.

Published Research

Dr. Silvera’s research, focused on DEI initiatives, has been featured in esteemed outlets, including:

  • Public Integrity
  • London School of Economics’ Blog
  • State and Local Government Review (SLGR)

Key Areas Explored:

  • Institutionalization of DEI
  • Role of Organizational and Community Structures in DEI Implementation
  • Framework Development for Sustainable DEI Efforts

Featured Publications

Silvera, G.A., Stephenson AL. (2022). “Confronting Racism at Franklinville Regional Medical Center” In: Eds. McAlearney AS, Kovner A. Health Services Management: A Case Study Approach. 12th Edition, Health Administration Press: Chicago, IL

Williams, J., Silvera, G.A., & Lemak, C.H., (2022). Learning Through Diversity: Creating a Virtuous Cycle of Health Equity in Health Care Organizations, Shortell, S.M., Burns, L.R. and Hefner, J.L. (Ed.) Responding to the Grand Challenges in Health Care via Organizational Innovation (Advances in Health Care Management, Vol. 21), Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 167-189.

Fisk, J.M., Silvera, G.A., Morris, J.C., Chen, X., Chen, X., Crayton, M.M, & Hume, J.C. (2022). For local governments, adopting more inclusionary practices is about preparation and action. Invited Contribution to the London School of Economics’ USAPP- American Politics and Policy Blog.

Cole, A.B.* Haun, C.N., & Silvera, G.A.. (2022) Mixed Signals: The Influence of Diversity Value Signaling in Leading U.S. Hospitals, Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy (JHMHP). In Press.

Fisk, J.M., Morris, J.C., Silvera, G.A., Chen, X. Chen, X., Crayton, M.M, & Hume, J.C. (2021) Toward the Roux: Explaining the Adoption of Inclusionary Practices in Local Governments, State and Local Government Review (SLGR) DOI:10.1177/0160323X20986845

Fisk, J.M., Silvera, G.A., & Haun, C.N.* (2018). Developing and Defining Diversity, Public Integrity, 21(3), 286-300, DOI:10.1080/10999922.2018.1471324