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Table of Contents 01 Introduction pg. 03 02 Our story pg. 04 03 Our Values pg. 05 04 Our Strategic Goals pg. 06 05 Infographics pg. 07 06 In the News pg. 14 06 Acknowledgements pg. 15 Creating a pipeline into veterinary medicine for Black people 2
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.
Introduction
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Our story
Mission
Our mission, through its leadership and members, is to “Build a network individuals and organizations that advocate for increasing the number Black people in veterinary medicine 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. providing these activities, we will work together to build lasting relationships, instill pride, and foster diversity and inclusion the veterinary profession. An integral part of NABV’s veterinary medicine mission 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 pathway into veterinary medicine. We invite you to join us in this mission. We 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
• To support Black people, gain veterinary medicine profession by creating a pipeline that provides 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 Job Board
Our Directory
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• 2019 Conference
• 285 Attendees
• 10 Exhibitors
• 34 Speakers
• 60 Attendees at our Jazz Gala
• 2023 Conference – Records Broken
• 362 Attendees
• 39 Exhibitors
• 51 Speakers
• 2022 Conference
• 105 Attendees
• 15 Exhibitors
• 36 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
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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. Cen sus 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
Brennan Wells, J.D. Director
New Orleans, LA
Charles A. Daniel, II Director Baton Rouge, LA
Vincent Shaw, MD Director Baton Rouge, LA
Carolette Norwood Nishikawa, PhD Director
Iris Renita Ann Daniel Raby, LPN Director, Secretary Baton Rouge, LA
Austin Connors, PharmD Director Molino, FL
Thomas J. Durant, Jr., Ph.D. Director
Baton Rouge, LA
Ernie Hughes, PhD Director, Treasurer Kirksville, MO
Batesville, IN NABV Advisory Board Chairs
NABV President 2023-2024
Coretta Patterson, DVM
Michael Lent, DVM Co-Chair
Julie Funk, DVM, MS, PhD Co-Chair
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