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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Natural Resources Research, Practice, and Education

Successes and Challenges of Natural Resource Professions Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2 - Engagement and Inclusion in SAF: An Update from SAF Leadership

Friday, October 27, 2023
4:15pm - 4:30pm PST
Location: A2

    Speaker(s)

  • Jamie M. Dahl, PhD

    Assist. Professor & Program Lead, Communications for Conservation
    Colorado State University
    SAF Working Group Officer
    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

  • TB

    Terry Baker, MF

    CEO
    SAF, United States

We will share summarized findings from a study of engagement and inclusion in SAF. Then the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and SAF staff members will share the latest on diversity, equity, and inclusion actions and strategy for our organization.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to identify perceptions of culture, respect, commitment, sense of belonging, and stereotype vulnerability among SAF membership.
  • Participants will also hear how results of this study can be used to shape policy and practice moving forward to help better engage and include current and new members in SAF; participants will be able to help contribute to discussions about next steps.
  • Participants will be able to explain how a critical frame, such as environmental justice can offer new insights into tackling environmental and organizational challenges.
  • Participants will know best practices and lessons learned from SAF and other environmental organizations working toward greater equity and inclusion.