IDEA Quarterly Update Q2 2024
NPMA IDEA Steering Committee Meets at ELF
The NPMA IDEA Steering Committee convened in New Orleans along with NPMA volunteer leaders to identify strategies that will contribute to NPMA’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility within the association. The committee discussed the importance of listening to NPMA members to understand their viewpoints and potential barriers to participate fully and authentically in organizational activities and leadership opportunities. We are excited to forge the path for greater awareness and access to information and tools that will not only support our colleagues but also the communities we serve.
NPMA Leaders Share Stories of Diversity and Inclusion at ANCPUAC Meeting in Mexico
NPMA President Faye Golden and CEO Dominique Stumpf joined attendees at the annual meeting of the Asociación Nacional de Controladores de Plagas Urbanas, A.C. (ANCPUAC) in Mexico. A key message of the joint presentation was the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion for the industry's continued success. They highlighted the valuable contributions women can bring to the industry and called for breaking down barriers to create a more welcoming environment. By promoting opportunities for women, the industry can benefit from a wider range of perspectives and skills.
NPMA and MANRRS Announce PestWorld Scholarship Recipients
NPMA's Communities+ Diversity Council has selected the two recipients of this year's PestWorld awards. The scholarship is offered through NPMA's partnership with MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) as part of NPMA's IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Action Plan.
Kiara Ivy, a graduate student at Florida A&M University, and Tabeth Mwema, a Ph.D. student at Auburn University, will each receive a trip to PestWorld in Denver, including travel and hotel expenses and a stipend for expenses. The students will have the opportunity to explore the sessions at PestWorld, visit the Exhibit Hall, and attend various council and committee events throughout their week. Each student will be asked to provide a write-up for publication outlining their experience at PestWorld.
