Presenter(s):
Dylan Blaskey, University of South Carolina
Sooyeon Yi, University of California Davis
James Famiglietti, Arizona State University, School of Sustainability
Lorrayne Miralha, Ohio State University Main Campus
Billy Williams, American Geophysical Union
Jabari Jones, Bowdoin College

Primary Convener:
Soelem Aafnan Bhuiyan, George Mason University Fairfax

Verbose Description: Join us for a vital town hall meeting hosted by the Hydrology Section, dedicated to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community. This session aims to share the progress of our initiatives related to this mission, gather valuable feedback from our members on these efforts, and provide a forum for discussing ongoing needs and observations related to equity and inclusion in our field. Agenda Highlights: • Updates from Hydrology Section leadership on initiatives to promote community. • Feedbacks on thoughts and experiences on the implementation of these initiatives as members of the hydrology community. • Open floor for questions and comments, encouraging a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Who Should Attend?: This town hall is open to all Hydrology Section members and those in related fields who are keen to contribute to and learn about our ongoing efforts towards creating a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and just professional community. Our Objective: With your feedback, we aim to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among members, strengthening our commitment to equitable and inclusive science through the Hydrology Section. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping a more equitable and inclusive future in our field.