Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility Symposium Wednesdays
MAEOE is holding a four-part Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Accessibility Symposium Series on Wednesdays in April and May. There is no charge for this event. We hope that you will be able to attend all 4 symposium, but you can register for each date.
DEIJ Symposium; four-part series: Food Justice, Accessibility to Nature, Air Quality and Community Health, and Creating Safe & Welcoming Spaces Outdoors. Participants will discuss their work and personal experiences in a conversational style discussion.
MAEOE believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the core of ensuring an environmentally sustainable future. Our commitment is to address and tackle challenges in access to services, products, talent and accessibility to resources in diverse Maryland communities. We advocate for an inclusive and welcoming space for all Marylanders.
DATES AND TIMES:
- Food Justice – Urban Gardening & Food Security, Wednesday April 21, 11:30 – 12:30
- Accessibility - Mental Health & Disabilities, April 28, 11:30 – 12:30pm
- Air Quality and Community Health, May 5, 3:30 - 4:30pm
- Creating Safe & Welcoming Spaces Outdoors, May 19, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Links to Sections
April 21, 11:30 – 12:30: Food Justice – Urban Gardening & Food Security
Moderator: Dr. Nia Imani Fields, Maryland 4-H Program Leader and Assistant Director of Maryland Extension (UMD)
Thomasina Rogers , Founder, Black Girls Grow
Sha’Von Terrell, Deputy Director, Black Church Food Security Network
Dr. Mamie Parker, MaParker & Associates, Introduction
Katrina Jones – Host, MAEOE Board of Directors
April 28, 11:30 – 12:30pm: Accessibility - Mental Health & Disabilities
Moderator/Host: Lisa Jones, MAEOE Advisory Council
Amanda Marie Wahle, University of Maryland Extension-4-H Youth Development, Extension Specialist-Environmental Science
Mary Bowie, CTRS Therapeutic Manager, Special Programs Division Asst. Chief, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
May 5, 3:30 – 4:30pm: Air Quality and Community Health
Moderator: Mamie Parker, MaParker & Associates
Jan-Michael Archer, PhD Student, Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health, University of Maryland-College Park
Brittany Drakeford, Community Planner, Prince George's County Planning Commission
James Roberson – Host, MAEOE Advisory Council
May 19, 3:30 – 4:30pm: Creating Safe & Welcoming Spaces Outdoors
Moderator: Mamie Parker, MaParker & Associates
Michelle Ramirez, Multicultural Outreach Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources
Curtis Bennett – Host, MAEOE Advisory Council
