PrideVMC Press Release
San Francisco, CA
November 10, 2021
PrideVMC Announces 2021 Leadership Award Winner
PrideVMC is excited to announce Lisa M. Greenhill, MPA, EdD, Senior Director for Institutional Research and Diversity for the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), as the 2021 recipient of the PrideVMC Leadership Award. This award recognizes folks who actively support PrideVMC’s mission to create a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community and vision of an empowered LGBTQ+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing by being their authentic selves.
PrideVMC President Dr. Dane Whitaker shares, “Dr. Greenhill has been and continues to be an inspiration for all of us at PrideVMC. Her leadership on DEI issues in veterinary medicine and particularly issues that affect LGBTQ+ individuals in our profession is invaluable. We are so honored to continue this important work with her and look forward to further collaboration on advancing PrideVMC’s mission and vision. Thank you so much, Dr. Greenhill, for everything that you do!”
Upon learning she was the recipient of the 2021 Leadership Award Dr. Greenhill shared, “I am humbled and filled with gratitude by this recognition from PrideVMC. There continues to be so much to be done in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ populations; I look forward to continuing to collaborate with PrideVMC in advancing the amazing work of the organization. We’ve still got work to do!”
In 2023 PrideVMC will celebrate our 30th anniversary. We have come a long way and yet we could not agree more with Dr. Greenhill – much more work to do! To learn more about the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of PrideVMC please visit PrideVMC.org.
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About PrideVMC
The mission of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) is to create a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community. We do so by striving to foster acceptance and inclusivity for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender presentations within the veterinary medical profession and community. We fight discrimination, build collaborative networks, and support LGBTQ+ veterinary students through mentorship and scholarship programs. PrideVMC membership is open to the entire animal health and veterinary community regardless of role, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military status. Allies are welcome! For more information please contact info@pridevmc.org.
