SIG History

In 2011, the Diversity SIG was developed as a subcommittee of the SPP Diversity Committee – an SPP executive committee established in 2006. As it grew, the Diversity SIG developed its own leadership and infrastructure, which initially began with a SIG chair and SIG sub-committees focused on Dissemination, Research Publications and Presentations, and Training and Mentorship. These subcommittees, were led by members of the SIG who were appointed by the chair to further the SIG's mission in advancing diversity in these areas. In 2016, the SIG structure changed to better accommodate the needs of our membership and increase the involvement of students. Thus, the SIG evolved from having 1 chair with 3 sub-committees to 2 chairs, 1 secretary, and 3 student trainee member-at-large positions. Leadership positions are now elected by the general SIG membership. Past and current individuals who have played a role in SIG leadership are listed below: