Thread by @lm_greenhill

So, about the @VINNewsService profile...

I've demurred invites to do a profile for many years. Despite being so visible in the veterinary profession, I've eschewed much personal attention. I focus on the work & let that speak for me & for the DEI progress that's been made.

The reality is that there are soooo very many folks who have been along for this ride (which at times has been bumpy, to say the least). Deans, Associate Deans, staff, students (who honestly have done so much heavy lifting all while studying) interdisciplinary colleagues...

There are just too many to list, but know that I'm eternally grateful for your mentorship, your friendship, your collegiality, your teaching, your support, your shared venting & frustration that things haven't changed more radically or more quickly.

Any progress made is really by your hands, not mine. You've made my hanging around #VetMed worthwhile, fun, meaningful. You make me want to do right by the profession. I'm grateful to all of you.

And to those in the profession who aren't fans of DEI initiatives, please know that I'm grateful to you as well. You also make me work harder, study harder & consider better ways of articulating the threat that homogeneity poses to the profession.

I tell my daughter--sometimes haters hurt, but just as often they can inspire you to do even more, even better.

So, thank you @VINNewsService & Jennifer Fiala, for the very kind profile. ❤️ It's nice to be recognized.

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