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2011 Annual Meeting of the Diversity Section
sponsored by the KPMG Foundation and KPMG LLP
Luncheon Speaker Presentation
A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Veena L. Brown, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Dear Members of the Diversity Section,
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I address you as the newly elected President of the Diversity Section of the American Accounting Association. I am deeply honored (and pleasantly surprised) to have been entrusted with this esteemed position.
First and foremost, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our members, both longstanding and newly joined as we begin this new year. The Diversity Section is a community that thrives on the diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of its members. Our collective mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of accounting education, research, and practice. As the incoming President, I am committed to amplifying underrepresented voices, driving meaningful change, and creating opportunities for our members to succeed. I firmly believe that diversity is not just a buzzword; it is the key to unlocking our full potential as a profession.
PROPOSED BYLAWS REVISION
The Diversity Section Executive Committee put forth the addition of a Vice President-Practice position to the Diversity Section bylaws. The position description is listed below for review.
The Vice President-Practice is appointed for a two (2) year term and is eligible for reappointment for up to two (2) additional two (2) year terms. The Vice President-Practice will assist in making connections and strengthening linkages between the academic members of the Section and the practice community on diversity-related matters.
The process per our Section bylaws requires notice of amendments to the bylaws that are to be presented for a vote will be provided to members 30 days prior to the vote. We are abiding by our bylaws by providing the above information in this email to members and the information is also posted on our Section website.
Voting will open on Monday, November 27, 2023. Instructions on how to vote will be sent out in our Section emails at that time.