Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Association is committed to helping animal welfare professionals foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations and communities.

Take advantage of our learning opportunities:

Ambassador Program


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Gain skills for navigating challenging conversations around DEI and get practice presenting to colleagues. This program includes a 3-day in-person training and online coaching. All participants will enjoy full scholarships, including travel and accommodations.

2025 Trainings

Date and Location TBD

Leadership Accelerator Series


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This four-session accelerated course will offer senior leaders the tools to guide their organizations through the complex challenges of embedding DEI principles and practices into their animal welfare organizations. Participants who complete the course will receive a printable certificate of completion and access to office hours from Maria Morukian & Jasmin Robinson.

Self-Paced
Trainings


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Explore the menu of 40+ recorded webinars, roundtables, courses, and conference presentations, on topics ranging from microaggressions to recruiting diverse talent.

Resource Library


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This robust tool can help you establish foundational knowledge on DEI. It includes recommended podcasts, books, reports, courses, and toolkits.
DEI Blogs
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We thank The Life of Riley at Spring Point for their support of The Association's DEI initiatives.

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Check out The Association’s DEI Pride Store!

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Your purchase of tees and hoodies helps to support our Conference Scholarship Fund.