Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |
Values
My research group welcomes anyone interested in biodiversity conservation, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, skin color, religion, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, nationality, age, or other identities. Science and academia are riddled with implicit and explicit biases that inhibit the innovation and creativity the world so desperately needs to overcome global challenges. I have been fortunate to have a strong support system help me overcome these challenges throughout my career, and I have tried to take advantage of every opportunity to provide that support to others. Read my DEI statement above to learn more about the actions I've taken to support diversity in ecology, foster inclusivity in the classroom, and promote equity in science education.
However, statements on the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are not enough. Action is needed from all members of our community to combat systemic inequities and change the fields of ecology and conservation, which continue to be non-representative of society in terms of race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic background.
I am privileged to work at an organization that is committed to the challenging work required to eliminate inequity and embedded biases within our workplace and in our work and collaboration. Read more about the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's values and commitment to D.E.I.J.
My research group welcomes anyone interested in biodiversity conservation, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, skin color, religion, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, nationality, age, or other identities. Science and academia are riddled with implicit and explicit biases that inhibit the innovation and creativity the world so desperately needs to overcome global challenges. I have been fortunate to have a strong support system help me overcome these challenges throughout my career, and I have tried to take advantage of every opportunity to provide that support to others. Read my DEI statement above to learn more about the actions I've taken to support diversity in ecology, foster inclusivity in the classroom, and promote equity in science education.
However, statements on the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are not enough. Action is needed from all members of our community to combat systemic inequities and change the fields of ecology and conservation, which continue to be non-representative of society in terms of race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic background.
I am privileged to work at an organization that is committed to the challenging work required to eliminate inequity and embedded biases within our workplace and in our work and collaboration. Read more about the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's values and commitment to D.E.I.J.
Land Acknowledgement
Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' (the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' are members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign Nations with a historic and contemporary presence on this land. The Confederacy precedes the establishment of Cornell University, New York state, and the United States of America. We acknowledge the painful history of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' dispossession, and honor the ongoing connection of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' people, past and present, to these lands and waters.
This land acknowledgment has been reviewed and approved by the traditional Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' leadership. Read more about the land acknowledgement.
Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' (the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' are members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign Nations with a historic and contemporary presence on this land. The Confederacy precedes the establishment of Cornell University, New York state, and the United States of America. We acknowledge the painful history of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' dispossession, and honor the ongoing connection of Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' people, past and present, to these lands and waters.
This land acknowledgment has been reviewed and approved by the traditional Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' leadership. Read more about the land acknowledgement.
Research