Justice, Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion

We build diversity, equity, and inclusion into all of our activities and operations by: 

• Fostering an inclusive environment, internally and externally, that and acknowledges and amplifies the strength in our differences,

• Soliciting feedback from our staff to ensure each individual and group feels respected and valued,

• Raising awareness about historical and persisting inequalities pertaining to efforts made in the fields of animal welfare, the sciences, and environmental protection,

• Training our staff to provide inclusive and accessible events and services, and to disrupt oppression in real-time,

• Considering the equity implications of programmatic strategy and correcting inequitable processes when we identify them,

• Continually building our board and organizational staff to be diverse in identities, backgrounds, and affiliations,

• Serving as an example for science organizations, animal welfare organizations, and other communities to build their fields and movements in inclusive and equitable ways,

• Writing inclusive job descriptions that appeal to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, anonymizing hiring materials, and standardizing our application review and interview processes to reduce bias in hiring.

• Challenging our assumptions about what we know and staying up to date with innovations in the space of social equity.