Facilitators/Leaders: Larry Delgado, Mamta Ouyoumjian, and Staci Amburgey

Description: This training will cover the following topics with an emphasis on providing interactive opportunities for attendees to practice concepts and become more comfortable with material in small-group settings.

Topics include:

▪ Foundational vocabulary on diversity, equity, inclusion

▪ The difference between sexuality and gender

▪ How to respectfully use pronouns, share your own, and ask for someone’s

▪ Anti-discrimination laws and legal requirements for protected statuses

▪ How to report issues and when/how to call folks in vs. call them out

▪ Empowering individuals to become active bystanders when they witness any discriminatory behaviors

We aim to provide an overview of these topics while also highlighting ways attendees can implement these lessons in their own lives, agencies, and professional societies. We also will highlight the work of existing groups (e.g., Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation’s DEI Task Team, The Wildlife Society’s Out in The Field) as ways attendees can continue learning on these topics after this training is completed.