The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

To achieve an equitable profession, diversity must be respected and embraced. The road to a just and fair animal welfare field is an ongoing process that requires an interminable, sustained effort and continuous learning. As a collective of people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, we will provide thoughtful suggestions and practical ways to further engage in advancing animal welfare organizations’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In doing this work we acknowledge animal welfare has historically and predominantly been created and carried out by white people