Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee is a diversity based, social awareness brand team for AAF that connects members across agencies. DEI has weekly meetings that dive deeper into different aspects of diversity, bring awareness to causes and events dedicated to DEI, and provide professional development opportunities to students. Recently, DEI has been focused on event planning and creating advertisements for local clients committed to promoting diversity.
Meeting Time: Every other Wednesday at 7pm in SCD 1000
9/18, 10/2, 10/16…
Odi Ogbuefi | Chair
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with their upcoming events this year!
What We Do
Previously we have covered topics including Black Lives Matter, LGBTQIA+, Feminism, and Mental Health awareness. Each topic is broken down by analyzing different aspects of intersectionality. By discussing the intersectionality of these topics, it helps dismantle stereotypes and implicit biases by showing that individuals all have different experiences based on their unique identities. It also reveals the complexity of these issues as they are layered together. DEI doesn’t only just talk about these movements but also learns what is currently happening and what can be improved for diversity and inclusivity in advertising agencies.
Our Work
Let’s Talk S’more About Diversity Event
DEI hosted an event last year that allowed AAF members to explore and discuss diversity. Hosted by the members of DEI, activities and refreshments created an open dialogue on the presence of diversity within the advertising industry.
Diverse & Dine 2023
The DEI team made the Diverse & Dine event annual, so they made it bigger and better! The team planned the entire fall 2023 semester and settled on a travel theme. AAF members booked a flight with DEI airlines and travelled to different corners of the world by tasting food from multiple cultures!
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