The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is focused on conserving wildlife and wild places, emphasizing that this mission is deeply connected to environmental and social justice issues. They strive for the equitable inclusion of diverse physical, social, and cultural identities, highlighting the importance of cultivating racial and ethnic diversity within their organizations to better reflect and respond to the communities they serve.
The Disney Diversity Advancement Scholarship by AZA aims to support professional development for individuals from underrepresented groups in the zoo and aquarium field. This includes facilitating in-person attendance at the AZA Mid-Year Meeting or AZA Professional Development courses. Sponsored by Disney, the grant underscores AZA’s commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion by covering costs such as course registration, airfare, ground transportation, hotel/lodging, and a stipend for meals and incidentals.
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