Assistant Professor University of Washington Bothell Bothell, Washington
The devastating events that occurred in 2020 emphasized the systemic inequities that disproportionately affect individuals from specific demographic groups in society. These events triggered a new wave of racial reckoning and awareness in academia and professional societies. The initial reactions to these events did not adequately address the core issues that created the existing inequitable and exclusive practices and climates. I will discuss the need for (1) reflective assessment of the causes of marginalization/exclusion and (2) how we can be more intentional about sustained inclusion