DEI Resources

AAHPM is committed to educating and building a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. The following resources are intended to provide education and learning opportunities and are not officially endorsed by AAHPM.

If you have questions on AAHPM’s DEI initiatives or resource suggestions, please contact, Manager, DEI and Membership Engagement, Linda Sterling at [email protected]. 

2022 DEI Assessment

The Academy’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultants, the Exeter Group, conducted a comprehensive organizational assessment from July 2021 through July 2022. The assessment included a DEI survey, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, member data analysis, and a document and learning resources review.

Membership Demographics

Out of the 5,469 members invited in 2022, 739 participated in the DEI survey, resulting in a response rate of 13.51%. View the demographics collected from members who completed the assessment survey.

Terminology

Diversity

Diversity refers to the composition of a group of people from any number of demographic backgrounds, identities (innate and selected), and the collective strength of their experiences, beliefs, values, skills and perspectives.

Equitable Environment

An equitable environment challenges intentional and unintentional forms of bias, harassment and discrimination and promotes alternative actions. As an environment can be welcoming and inequitable, attention will be paid to recognizing and eliminating barriers to full participation at individual and systemic levels.

Inclusion

Inclusion is the act of establishing philosophies, policies, practices, and procedures to ensure equal access to opportunities and resources to support individuals in contributing to the organization’s success.

Practical Strategies

Opinions and Perspectives

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