The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement Learning Center
Straight Talk: Why Inclusivity is Good for Business
Do you want to enhance your community reach and boost adoptions? Join us for an engaging conversation between The Association’s Director of DEI Initiatives, Jasmin Robinson, and Animal Protective Association of Missouri’s CEO, Sarah Javier.
Discover the transformative steps taken by APAMO to embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Sarah will share insights into building a compelling business case for DEI, effectively convincing your team, board, and community of its value. Learn how APAMO applied an equity lens to develop a strategic plan, hired bilingual staff, ensured accessibility for visitors with sensory needs, and created an inclusive space where all people feel welcomed and supported.
Jasmin and Sarah will guide you through practical strategies, emphasizing that DEI initiatives are not just essential but entirely achievable for organizations aiming for success. Explore how assessing and removing barriers, along with top-down training, can create a more inclusive and thriving environment. Stay strong on your path toward building a community-focused and DEI-driven organization.
Sarah Javier
CEO
Animal Protective Association of Missouri
Sarah Javier is the visionary President and CEO of the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri. With over two decades of impactful leadership, since 2016 she has led the APA to achieve remarkable strides in advancing its mission, doubling its size, and expanding its reach to serve over 10,000 pets annually across two locations. Sarah is deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and equity in both her organization and the broader community; she serves as a DEI Ambassador and is a member of The Association’s DEI Council, driving initiatives to ensure diverse representation and equitable practices in animal welfare.
Jasmin Robinson
Director of DEI Initiatives
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
Jasmin M. Robinson is The Association's Director of DEI Initiatives. She is also the CEO and Founder of I.D.E.A.L. Education, LLC., and a consultant with MSM Global Consulting. She has over 10 years of experience leading efforts to foster and maintain inclusive work environments that welcome, embrace, empower, and celebrate people. She is actively pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Indiana State University.
