(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) August 26, 2024—The American Veterinary Medical Association invites registration for the veterinary profession’s first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Summit, to be held November 7-9, 2024 in Atlanta.
“The summit will be a gathering of a community united by the shared goal of fostering environments where creativity, wellbeing, and collaboration flourish,”
dr. latonia craig
“The summit will be a gathering of a community united by the shared goal of fostering environments where creativity, wellbeing, and collaboration flourish,” said Dr. Latonia Craig, the AVMA’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. “Attendees can look forward to a dynamic and interactive program that will engage, educate, and inspire.”
The summit is presented in partnership with the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and builds on the successes of Journey for Teams and other DEI and wellbeing initiatives.
In addition to keynote addresses by Bertice Berry, PhD, author and sociologist; Chef Brave Heart, entrepreneur and private chef; and Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky, author and workplace expert, the summit will include small breakout sessions, networking opportunities, receptions, and other activities.
“Attendees will come away with greater understanding of how DEI and wellbeing intersect, and actionable ways to empower and support veterinary professionals and the workplaces where we operate,” Dr. Craig said.
“On behalf of the AVMA, I extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their generosity and partnership in our profession’s shared DEI journey,” said Dr. Sandra Faeh, AVMA President.
The sponsors are Zoetis (platinum partner); Boehringer Ingelheim and CareCredit (premier partners); Hill’s and Mars Veterinary Health (signature partners); NAVC, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, AVMA LIFE Trust and AVMA PLIT (community partners), and Marshall Recruiting Consortium and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (educational partners).
For more information and to register, please visit https://www.avma.org/events/deiw-summit.
About the AVMA
Serving more than 105,000 member veterinarians, the AVMA is the nation’s leading representative of the veterinary profession, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of animals, humans and the environment. Founded in 1863 and with members in every U.S. state and territory and more than 60 countries, the AVMA is one of the largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. Informed by our members’ unique scientific training and clinical knowledge, the AVMA supports the crucial work of veterinarians and advocates for policies that advance the practice of veterinary medicine and improve animal and human health.
