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The Impact of Silence on Marginalized Individuals

In diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI-B) work, we talk a lot about spoken and written forms of passive and active harassment and discrimination.

The Courage of Accountability in Belonging

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a local clinic and observe as veterinary students calmly and carefully worked together to check a dog’s temperature.

White Saviorism in Veterinary Medicine and How to Avoid It

White saviorism in veterinary medicine starts with the assumption that there is an easy fix to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession by simply increasing recruitment of individuals from underrepresented communities.

Access to Care in Action: DEI Principles Used to Break Down Barriers to Care

The line at the Knights Landing One Health Clinic check-in table is five-folks deep. Maria* and her dog Trixie are next in line.

Deconstructing DEI for Meaningful Change

While it is true that the United States is becoming increasingly diverse, it is important to note that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices do not evolve organically within any population shift.

Bridging the Generational Divide

← Back to all posts Bridging the Generational Divide This article was originally printed in the July/August 2022 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine.   “When I was in vet school, I didn’t question my teachers like that. You get your butt up there and do those physical exams.” I had barely finished my sentence… Continue reading Bridging the Generational Divide

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine: A Professional Priority

← Back to all posts Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine: A Professional Priority This article was originally printed in the January/February 2022 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine. In early 2020, the high-profile deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd ignited grassroots demonstrations against racial and social injustice. Amid one of… Continue reading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine: A Professional Priority

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