Our structure

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group (EDIAG) plays a key role in advising on EDI considerations across a wide range of our activity. EDIAG works closely with BVA Officer and the BVA team to:

  • Advise Policy Committee and BVA working groups on EDI considerations relating to policy development.
  • Advise the Member Benefits and Events Committee on EDI considerations relating to the development of member benefits and resources.
  • Horizon scan for EDI issues of relevance for BVA

 

EDIAG is a relatively new group at BVA, originally convened informally in 2023 and more recently achieving approval from BVA Board and support from BVA Council as a standing committee.

EDIAG members

EDIAG will be composed of eight members, including:

  • One representative nominated by British Veterinary LGBT+
  • One representative nominated by British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society
  • One representative nominated by British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support
  • One representative nominated by Animal Aspirations
  • Three independent members
  • One recent graduate
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Get involved

Across the group we encourage a range of expertise, interests, and backgrounds. We recognise and champion the importance of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion and we are committed to ensuring that all members have equal opportunity to contribute to our work. Read our Equality diversity and inclusion policy.

To find out more, contact Amelia Findon, Policy and Governance Director [email protected]