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Scenario

Why being the sole diversity representative hurts your career

I keep getting assigned to be the diversity representative on committees because I am the only Black faculty member, but this service work is destroying my research productivity.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your institution is using your identity to solve their representation problem while undermining your professional advancement.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Healthcare — Biomedical & Clinical Research?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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