iHELP-NABV Impact Report 2022-2023

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Table of Contents 01

Introduction

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Our story

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Our Values

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Our Strategic Goals

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Infographics

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In the News

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Acknowledgements

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Creating a pipeline into veterinary medicine for Black people 2

Introduction In 2016, Dr. Annie J. Daniel founded the Institute for Healthcare Education Leadership and Professionals (“iHELP”), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization) (the-ihelp.org). The National Association for Black Veterinarians (“NABV”) (nabvonline.org) is iHELP’s first initiative. iHELP’s ultimate mission for NABV is to increase the number of Black people in veterinary and increase awareness of the veterinary profession amongst K-12 and undergraduate students through community outreach.

The organization’s goal is to remove barriers that prevent Black students from entering the profession by creating a pipeline into veterinary medicine for Black people. Our goal is to provide networking opportunities, high-quality professional development, scholarships, grants, and educational information about veterinary career choices to K-12 students, pre-vet undergraduate students, and students in professional veterinary degree programs. Dr. Daniel’s experiences as a Black woman working in the least diverse organization in the United States inspired her to create this organization.

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Our story Mission Our mission, through its leadership and members, is to “Build a network of individuals and organizations that advocate for increasing the number of Black people in veterinary medicine at every level and profession.”

Vision • The NABV will operate for educational purposes by promoting our mission. Our goal is to provide a medium for Black people in veterinary medicine to advocate, recruit, and engage with our students, who will be the next generation of Black veterinarians. We plan to accomplish this through pipeline building, professional development, social networking, academic settings, and cultural activities. By providing these activities, we will work together to build lasting relationships, instill pride, and foster diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession. An integral part of NABV’s veterinary medicine mission is to increase the participation of Black veterinarians, veterinary students, and allies to go out in the communities to teach about the veterinary profession and careers thereby creating a pipeline that provides a pathway into veterinary medicine. We invite you to join us in this mission. We are committed to supporting our outreach efforts in Black communities to improve relations among diverse peoples nationwide and beyond.

We are here to support the “Next Generation of Black Veterinarians” through the pipeline.

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Our Values Advocacy: NABV is committed to advocating for the equitable representation and advancement of Black professionals in veterinary medicine. We will work with veterinary institutions, industry leaders, and policymakers to address systemic barriers and promote inclusive practices in recruitment, retention, and advancement within the profession.

Support: Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that NABV/SNABV members are well-equipped to succeed in the field of veterinary medicine. Through year-round access to professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and resources, we will empower our members with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive in their careers.

Community Building and Partnership: NABV will build partnerships with veterinary schools, veterinary practices, and industry stakeholders to create collaborative initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion. We will organize an annual Minority Career Day to connect students and professionals with potential employers, facilitate networking opportunities, and support the growth of black faculty through incentives like reduced teaching loads.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access: The core value of diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the heart of NABV. We will actively work to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of diversity within veterinary professions, education, and organizations. Our initiatives will strive to create an environment where everyone, regardless of their background, feels welcome and valued.

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Our Strategic Goals •

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To support Black people, gain entry in the veterinary medicine profession by creating a pipeline that provides a pathway into veterinary medicine by creating student chapters nationally and internationally.

Provide scholarships for pre-vet students and vet students.

Provide a mentoring network opportunity at the professional and preprofessional level.

Partnerships with pre-K-12 grade schools, pre-health professions programs in HBCUs. Provide externships, internships, and clinical experiences for preprofessional.

Professional Development: membership (both individual and institutional), conferences, grants, and sponsorships Take steps to redress the underrepresentation of Black people in veterinary medicine, health professions educational programs, health professions leadership through advocacy, education and training specifically tailored for Black students in pre-K-12, pre-health professions programs in HBCUs. Work with public and provide schools that are interested in designing and executing plans to educate and recruit Black students interested in health careers.

Build a network of individuals and organizations that advocates for increasing the number of Black people in health professions at every level and profession.

Provide career planning and advice to professionals and pre-professionals.

Provide online resources – current research, application and admissions information, outreach Providing high-quality professional development Educating teachers, parents, and guidance counselors about careers in veterinary medicine profession Providing educational opportunities, experiential learning, and mentoring opportunities for students.

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We Use Evidence-based Practices

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Sponsored Student Travel 2022 – 28 Students 2023 – 40 Students

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Our Members

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Our Job Board

Our Directory

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2019 Conference • 285 Attendees • 10 Exhibitors • 34 Speakers • 60 Attendees at our Jazz Gala

• 2022 Conference • 105 Attendees • 15 Exhibitors • 36 Speakers

• 2023 Conference – Records Broken • 362 Attendees • 39 Exhibitors • 51 Speakers • 125 Attendees at our First Annual Scholarship Gala

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In the News Selected Publications: Daniel, A. J., (March - 2021). Creating a Path to Diversity in the Veterinary Profession.

Today’s Veterinary Practice - Beyond the clinic – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/diversity-equity-inclusion/creating-a-path-to-diversity-in-the-veterinary-profession/ Dr. Augustus Nathaniel Lushington First Black Veterinarian in The United States

By Annie J. Daniel, PhD | Founder of the National Association for Black Veterinarians | February 5, 2021 https://www.michvma.org/02.05.21-TWPB-Dr.Augustus-Nathaniel-Lushington-(1869-1939)-First-Black-Veterinarian-in-the-Unit/ Barriers That Limit Entry of Underrepresented People of Color in Veterinary Medical Education and Profession

By Annie J. Daniel, PhD | Fall 2020 -The Michigan Veterinarian https://www.michvma.org/NAFBV Diversity in Action - Future STEM Jobs Experts weigh in on emerging careers, where to expect growth

By Adrienne Mand Lewin, October 2020 https://www.iotcream.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DIA_Careers-Roundtable.pdf Finding and Defining Your Legacy Monday, 25 May 2020 Annie J. Daniel, PhD Harvard Macy Community Blog https://www.harvardmacy.org/index.php/hmi/finding-and-defining-your-legacy Daniel AJ, Rowland M, Elam C (2017) Exploring Barriers that limit African American and Rural Medical Students from Pursuing Academic Medicine Careers. Arch Vet Sci Technol, 2017: AVST-107. DOI: 10.29011/2637-9988/100007 https://www.gavinpublishers.com/assets/articles_pdf/1510658943new_article_pdf1819014217.pdf

In the News - Selected: The Veterinary Profession’s Diversity Pipeline TRENDS | April 2023 Written by: Mark Thill https://vet-advantage.com/vet_advantage/veterinary-professions-diversity-pipeline/ Q&A with Annie Daniel, Founder of NABV, NVA News, 2023 http://news.nva.com/2023/01/31/qa-with-dr-annie-daniel-nabv-founder/ ABC News - Nearly 90% of veterinarians are white, census data shows Less than 2% of veterinarians in America are Black and nearly 90% are white, according to 2019 data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports. - August 23, 2022 - https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/90-veterinarians-white-census-data-shows-88748537 BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital partners with the National Association of Black Veterinarians to improve diversity in veterinary medicine. https://bluepearlvet.com/press-releases/bluepearl-partners-with-the-nabv-to-improve-diversity-in-veterinary-medicine/ Pet Owners Are Diverse, but Veterinarians Are Overwhelmingly White. Black Veterinarians Want to Change That Time Magazine By Melissa Chan October 21, 2020 8:35 Am Ed https://time.com/5901334/black-veterinarians-diversity/ Diversity in Action - For the Love of Animals African Americans find success in animal science and veterinary medicine

BY AMY MEADOWS Annie J. Daniel, Ph.D., founded the National Association for Black Veterinarians. Fall 2019 https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=635703&p=40 Association aims to increase racial diversity in vet medicine

By R. Scott Nolen Published on March 13, 2019 https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2019-04-01/association-aims-increase-racial-diversity-vetmedicine The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine stands against systemic racism and acts of violence against people of color. https://cvm.msu.edu/about/diversity/msu-resources/anti-racism-resources NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BLACK VETERINARIANS ...

The American Animal Hospital Association www.aaha.org https://www.aaha.org/globalassets/03-education/connexity/handouts/national-association-for-blackveterinariansnabv-1.pdf

Podcasts: The Pet Buzz - Wk. of August 2, 2020: https://thepetbuzz.com/guests/ https://soundcloud.com/thepetbuzz/the-pet-buzz-wk-of-august-2-raceequality-diversity-in-the-pet-and-animal-service-industries Race, Equality, and Diversity in the Pet World and Animal Service Industries This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM, talks with Annie Daniel, the Founder of the National Association for Black Veterinarians and Louisiana State University and A & M College Associate Professor of Veterinary Medical Education, about the steps being taken to diversify the veterinary industry; with Steve King, President of the American Pet Products Association, about pet ownership statistics as well as diversity in the pet products industry; with Dr. Carlee Beth Hawkins of Southern Illinois University about her study focusing on if dogs can be racist; and with a dog trainer and dog expert, Blake Rashid, of the Top Dog K9 Foundation about the diversity of the dog training profession.

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Acknowledgements DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSOR - Bank of America - PetSmart Veterinary Services - “Strengthening the Pipeline’’- includes sponsorship of 10 students to NABV conference PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR - Hill’s Pet Nutrition - VCA - NVA - “Strengthening the Pipeline’’- includes sponsorship of 8 students to NABV conference GOLD SPONSOR - Blue Pearl - Banfield - The Ohio State University Diversity Office - “Strengthening the Pipeline’’- includes sponsorship of 6 students to NABV conference SILVER SPONSOR - Ethos - Veterinary Emergency Group LLC - Pumpkin Group - Thrive - “Strengthening the pipeline’’- includes sponsorship of 4 students to NABV conference BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR Pathway Vet Alliance - “Strengthening the pipeline’’- includes sponsorship of 2 students to NABV conference FRIENDS OF NABV - Michael Miller, DVM - Michael Lent, DVM - Michael Bailey, DVM - Animal Eye Consultants of Iowa PLLC - Amegy Bank of Texas - VECCS - Royal Canin

iHELP Board of Directors Annie J. Daniel, PhD Director, President Baton Rouge, LA

Charles A. Daniel, II Director Baton Rouge, LA

Iris Renita Ann Daniel Raby, LPN Thomas J. Durant, Jr., Ph.D. Director, Secretary Director Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge, LA

Brennan Wells, J.D. Director New Orleans, LA

Vincent Shaw, MD Director Baton Rouge, LA

Austin Connors, PharmD Director Molino, FL

Carolette Norwood Nishikawa, PhD Director Batesville, IN NABV President 2023-2024 Coretta Patterson, DVM

Ernie Hughes, PhD Director, Treasurer Kirksville, MO

NABV Advisory Board Chairs Michael Lent, DVM Co-Chair

Julie Funk, DVM, MS, PhD Co-Chair 16

SAVE THE DATE June 6 - 8, 2024 New Orleans, LA _____________________________________________________________________

The 4th Annual National Association for Black Veterinarians Conference

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