Diversity and Inclusion

The GLATA Diversity and Inclusion Committee is a standing committee of the association. The aim of the committee is to advance the value of diversity, equity inclusion, and access within the profession and honor the intrinsic worth of all members within the GLATA. The committee is charged with creating initiatives to develop greater critical awareness for members, promoting greater understanding while embracing the unique diversity of the GLATA membership and patients we serve. The committee also develops strategies to promote retention and support for all members of the AT community and acknowledges the importance of representation within the association.

 

The committee is comprised of individuals with diverse lived and professional experiences. Meet the committee members below—

 

GLATA Members:

Committee Coordinator: Jenny Toonstra, Ohio (jltoons@bgsu.edu) 

Minnesota Rep: Nina Robinson

Wisconsin Rep: Ben Rockwell

Illinois Rep: Megan Shipp

Indiana Rep: Audric Warren

Ohio Rep: Christina McFarland

Michigan Rep: OPEN

At-large members: Kia Hreno (Indiana) and Maricela Garcia (Illinois)
 

Student Members:

• Langston Smith: Michigan
• Victoria Carver: Wisconsin
• Elaine Payne: Indiana
• Sasha Broniola: Minnesota
• OPEN: Illinois
• OPEN: Ohio

 

Ex-Officio Members:

Michael Martinez: DEAI Officer, GLATA EB (mmartinezatc@gmail.com) 

Cloe Klaus: D4 NATA LGBTQ+ Rep

Kristy Walker: D11 NATA LGBTQ+ Rep

Estefania Zavala: D11 NATA EDAC Rep

Alexis Britford: D4 NATA EDAC Rep

Jacob Ortega-Schultz: D4 GLATA CECAT Rep

 

For more information regarding please go to our Diversity & Inclusion Resources.