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Strength in Diversity
L E A R N I N G F R O M N AT U R E : D I V E R S I T Y I N T H E E P I ECO S Y S T E M
Biological diversity is the variety of life in a particular
place, and it’s vital for strong, healthy ecosystems
on Earth. When an ecosystem is more biologically
diverse, it’s more productive, sustainable, and
better able to respond to change. The planet’s
ecosystems work together to ensure the
survival of all. Replicating nature, EPI’s
organizational ecosystem also thrives from diversity - from
the communities where we work to our students, board,
staff, and donors. When people with diverse interests and
cultures bring their knowledge and efforts together for
conservation and education, the power of our efforts
multiplies. There is strength in diversity.
DIVERSITY IN STAFF
Staff and instructors are an elemental
piece of our diverse EPI ecosystem.
They are the connective tissue
between our EPI geographies,
programs, and students. They
represent a multitude of
communities, ethnicities,
socio-economic backgrounds, and
cultures. They are 67% female, and
85% are local to the program country
they’re working in. They have
degrees in education, biology,
accounting, and the humanities.
They are dog people. They
are cat people. They range
in age from 21 to 64.
Together, they gather
to learn, grow, and
change the world
through a shared
vision of a future
strengthened by
diversity.
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