Diversity and Inclusive Leadership Committee

Jeremy Ackles – CHAIR
Kim Bedier, CVE
Antonio Cruz
Christina Foley
Melanie Granado, CMP
Marina Jaramillo
Frantzer LeBlanc, CVP, MBA – VICE CHAIR
Joyce Leveston, CVP, CMM
Rylee Maner
Caleb Miller, CVP
Keri Parker Berry, CVP
Diana Rojas
Julia Slocombe
Jessica Stanley
Joy Truly Brown
Cynthia Tucker, CVP
Sherron Washington
Shavannia Williams
Eboni Wilson
Andrea Wright CVP

 

Purpose: to ensure that boards, committees and other leadership positions reflect diversity in their makeup.

Charge:

  • Identifying issues related to maximizing the diversity of ALL membership
  • Celebrating the benefits and possibilities of a diverse and complex membership
  • Recognizing and celebrating the richness of an active, diverse membership
  • Advising the IAVM Board on mechanisms and programs that encourage diversity in leadership roles
  • Encouraging active participation by membership of color including identifying barriers and how to remove them
  • Enriching the Association and the profession through diverse leaders

 

Membership:

  • Chair
  • Vice Chair
  • 12 members
  • Staff liaison