Leadership

Garry Winkler, MD, Co-Chair
Alexandra Funk, PharmD, DABAT, Co-Chair

About the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Special Interest Section

The Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion section aims to uplift, inspire, and mentor systemically marginalized and excluded people in the field of Toxicology. We aim to increase and empower membership and patient representation of black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ people, women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups within Toxicology. We aim to improve patient treatment and increase clinician competency in the treatment of systemically marginalized and excluded people.

Goals of Section:

  • To develop a guild of people of color including black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ people, women, persons with disabilities, other underrepresented groups, and allies to support and further these groups' goals and aspirations.
  • To expand representation and visibility of the aforementioned groups within the field of
  • To create and provide an equitable, safe, diverse, and accessible environment for
  • To encourage, support, and interact with similar domestic and international toxicology groups and organizations.
  • To foster mentorship of the aforementioned groups within the field of
  • To increase the cultural competency of Toxicologic professionals in the treatment of systemically marginalized and excluded populations (SME).
  • To develop and disseminate educational resources for both the membership of and the patients served by the AACT
  • To promote scholarship, research, and achievement of SME people in Toxicology by increasing the number of award recipients and by increasing the number of speakers at regional/national