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Diversity and Inclusion Week

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National Diversity and Inclusion Week 2023

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Diversity and Inclusion Week is an annual celebration of culture variance, inclusion, and equity at Baylor. The week features exhibits, speakers, interactive activities, service projects, and other activities. Baylor will celebrate National Diversity and Inclusion Week 2023, focusing on health, transgender health, and equity and inclusion in extramural research activities.

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2023 Schedule of Events

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National Diversity and Inclusion Week (Sept. 25 – Oct 1)

At Baylor College of Medicine, one of our greatest strengths is our diversity, which comes in many forms including different ideas based on our backgrounds and life experiences. We are stronger because of that diversity. We recognize it and celebrate it throughout the year.

2023 Schedule of Events 

National Diversity and Inclusion Week (Sept. 25 – Oct. 1)

At Baylor College of Medicine, our greatest strengths are our differences, which come in many forms, including different ideas based on our backgrounds and life experiences.  We recognize and celebrate it throughout the year.

2023 Schedule of Events (All Events are Virtual)

  • Oct. 10, 5 - 6:30 p.m., In observation of National Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week, BCM PRIDE, in collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement and Health Equity present a Compassionate Conversation to Address Social Injustice and Health Equity entitled, Gender-Affirming Care: Personal Stories & Professional Perspectives, presented by Dr. Colt St. Amand and Dr. Pamela St. Amand. CME credit will be offered. Register Here
     

OUTList Directory
The Office of Community Engagement & Health Equity maintains the OUTList, an online directory and database for BCM LGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty, residents and postdocs. The directory helps promote engagement, networking and awareness. We invite Baylor staff, faculty, and trainees who identify as LGBTQ+ to join this directory.

Baylor COATS Community Service Opportunity
Baylor COATS (Community Outreach, Action, Training and Service) for Excellence and Equity is an institutional initiative comprised of Baylor faculty, staff, trainees and students who are committed to advancing our diversity, inclusion and equity goals.

Learn more about Baylor COATS. To register to participate in the Baylor COATS for Excellence and Equity program, email the Office of Community Engagement & Health Equity at institutionaldiversity@bcm.edu.

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Our Speakers

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Marie A. Bernard, M.D.

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National Institutes of Health Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity

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Jane

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Jane Delgado, Ph.D.

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President and CEO, National Alliance for Hispanic Health

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Molly

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Molly Carnes

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LGBTQ+ Advocate and Mother of an Adult Transgender Daughter

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Shawn Demmons

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Director of the Bay Area, North & Central Coast region of the Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center

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Brian

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Brian Klosterboer

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Staff Attorney and American Civil Liberties Union, Texas Member

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Ari

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Ari Roberts

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3rd-year Ph.D. Student, Baylor College of Medicine

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