Welcome, Roderick J. Gilbert - 1st Penn Vet Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has announced the appointment of Roderick J. Gilbert as the School’s first Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. In this new role, Gilbert will be responsible for shaping Penn Vet’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy for students and staff; establishing relationships with diversity leads from across the University and within the veterinary profession to build awareness of Penn Vet’s inclusion activities; and building upon the School’s foundation of allyship. The appointment of Gilbert will accelerate Penn Vet’s efforts to embed diversity, equity and inclusion across the School’s teaching, healthcare, and research missions.