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Social Equity: An Action Plan For Change

Social Equity: An Action Plan For Change

In our continuing efforts to advance progress on social equity & diversity, we received an update from leaders within the AZA community & learned how we can move forward & take action.

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Meet People Where They Are

Meet People Where They Are

Building a more inclusive workforce is an ongoing goal of organizations, yet many don’t know where to begin. Pamela Kelly, Director of Personnel & Inclusion at Dot Foods, shares her expertise & advice for planning, implementation, & follow through.

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The Path Toward More Just and Equitable Communities

The Path Toward More Just and Equitable Communities

The AZA National Conference acknowledged the hard work needed to improve these areas of our culture, community, & profession. Reflect, learn, & take action on how you & your institution can make change happen based on Conference discussions.

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Don’t Be a Dodo

Don’t Be a Dodo

The evidence is clear. If we in the zoo and aquarium profession don’t change and become more diverse, we risk extinction…just like the dodo. “The current demographics of our profession, particularly at the most senior levels, pose a threat to our profession”, said Dennis Kelly, author of the AZA’s most recent leadership demographic study.

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Culture Change in Our AZA Community: A Conversation About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and What Needs to Change

Culture Change in Our AZA Community: A Conversation About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and What Needs to Change

We’ve been thinking a lot about diversity, equity and inclusion and where we stand as a profession and as individuals—how far have we come on this journey and how far do we still have to travel? At Zoo Advisors, our answer would be, first, as a profession we’ve not come very far but we’ve made progress; and second, we still have a long way to travel, but we’re learning the way.

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Continuing the Climb: Join Us in Our Commitment to DEAI

Continuing the Climb: Join Us in Our Commitment to DEAI

These three themes: the value of representation, the need for change in organizational cultures, and the importance of broadening the availability of professional development opportunities, give us a road map for the path ahead, next steps on this hill we’ve agreed to climb together.

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Diversity in Design: Why We Need New Perspectives

Diversity in Design: Why We Need New Perspectives

Industry peers explore novel thinking about the exhibit design process, interpretation strategies, & engaging diverse consultants to demonstrate how inclusive co-design strategies lead to engaging, attractive experiences.

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Dr. Frederick Lahodny

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