Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

Colorado Pharmacists Society (CPS) recognizes, celebrates, and draws from our differences because it makes us better.  CPS is committed to developing and supporting a diverse, inclusive and equitable community in order to ignite opportunities for all pharmacy professionals.  Diversity empowers us to connect, belong and grow as one society, one voice. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a priority for CPS. We are looking to evaluate how, as a professional association, we can foster DEI in our organization and in the profession of pharmacy. We are looking for interested pharmacists, technicians, and interns to lead or join a new taskforce to evaluate how CPS can advance and incorporate this priority into our operations and strategic plan.

Sign-Up for the DEI Task Force

Task Force Members:

Alvin Oung (co-chair)
Kristi Bronkan (co-chair)
Emily Zadvorny
Jen Biltoft
Tisha Smith
Lisa Nguyen
Keith Williams
Janon Khedir Altiae
Joseph Feiccabrino
Morgan Griffin
Stacy Anderson
Mary Desta
Robert Willis
Tim Finnegan
Doan Do
Shasta Tall Bull
Elton Nguyen
Krista Olsen

References: Links to Articles / Videos

• TED Talk Implicit Bias Pharmacist Marvin Ferguson
• What's the Difference Between Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
• Leaders in Diversity and Inclusion: 5 Lessons From Top Global Companies
• The Diversity and Inclusion Revolution: 8 Powerful Truths
• ACCP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Agenda / Minutes

• April 5, 2021
• May 3, 2021
• June 7, 2021
• July 12, 2021
• Sept. 13, 2021
• Nov. 1, 2021
• Jan. 3, 2022
• Feb. 7, 2022
• March 7, 2022
• April 4, 2022
• June 6, 2022 
• July 11, 2022
• August 1, 2022

Upcoming Events

• March
  

  1. Women's History month
  2. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
  3. Gender Equality Month
  4. National Women's History Month
  5. Greek-American Heritage Month
  6. Irish American Heritage Month
  7. International Women's Day (March 8th)
  8. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21^st)

   

• ASHP is offering a new 7-part educational series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-Transforming Awareness into Action. Activities are FREE and accessible to all; ASHP membership is not required. To access links to the live CE-accredited webinars or access the entire series on-demand, visit: https://www.ashp.org/professional-development/webinars/ashp-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-educational-series?loginreturnUrl=SSOCheckOnly

  Date	Time	Topic
  March 16	11 a.m.	Affirming Pharmacist Care: Understanding Disparities and Creating an Inclusive Environment for Sexual and Gender Minorities

2022 CPS DEI Task Force Calendar
(typically the 1st Monday of the month, 4:30 - 5:30 PM)

• Jan 3
• Feb 7
• Mar 7
• Apr 4
• May 2
• June 6
• July 11 (due to 4th of July holiday)
• Aug 1 (DEI statement)
• Sept 12 (due to Labor day holiday)
• Oct 3
• Nov 7
• Dec 5