IDEA Committee
This Committee works to increase diversity, inclusion, equity, and awareness in the wildlife profession. This committee aims to give access to resources, among traditionally underrepresented groups in the wildlife profession. Through its activities, the Committee shall increase awareness of issues that limit representation in the wildlife profession and develop solutions and recommendations to create a more diverse and inclusive profession.
Committee Members
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Mallory Gyovai White, DWR
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Brogan Holcombe, VT
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Tamara Johnstone-Yellin, Bridgewater College
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Marcella Kelly, VT
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Jeff Trollinger, DWR
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Angela Larsen-Gray, NCASI, Chair
Interested in joining or have ideas for us? Contact vatwsidea@gmail.com
Annual Travel Grant
This scholarship is open to any current student, graduate, or undergraduate who self-identifies as Black/African American, Hispanic, Alaskan Native or American Indian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, differently abled, or as a member of any community underrepresented in the wildlife profession.
Awards can be used to cover VATWS meeting registration, lodging, and travel costs at the recipient's discretion. Recipients are encouraged (not required) to join and contribute to the VATWS IDEA committee. Applications are due before each annual meeting, and updates will be posted here each year. Any questions can be sent to: vatwsidea@gmail.com
Resources
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Indian Country 101: An Online Tribal Engagement Training Series Built with Natural Resource Practitioners in Mind
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Field Inclusive: Amplifying and Supporting Marginalized and Historically Excluded Biologists and Researchers
Check out this webinar with special guest Dr. Andy Tri on visibility, community and inclusion in wildlife biology!!!
