Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence at ACOG
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture founded in justice for our membership and the people they serve.
As a leader in obstetrics and gynecology, ACOG continues to work toward meaningful change by striving to change the culture of medicine and eliminate inequities in the delivery of health care and health care outcomes. We are committed to combating racism and oppression in all forms. We understand that to truly achieve these changes it is essential that the culture of our organization, membership, leadership, and fellowship be diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just.
Collective Action Strategy
ACOG is committed to transforming the culture of medicine to combat racism. Here's how we're going to get there.
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Equity-Focused Clinical Guidance and Policies
Equity is infused throughout ACOG's work. Read our equity-focused, evidence-based clinical guidance and policies.
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Education and Training
Resources for doctors, clinicians, and educators to build knowledge and skills around health equity.
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Betsey, Lucy, and Anarcha Days of Recognition
On February 28 and March 1, ACOG observes the Betsey, Lucy, and Anarcha Days of Recognition.
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Collective Action Advancing Respect and Equity Delegation
Learn more about AGOG’ s CAARE Delegation and the health equity work occurring within our Districts and Sections.
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Meet Our Team
Alicia D. Justice, DrPH, MPH
Senior Director, Health Equity & Transformation
Alicia D. Justice, DrPH, MPH, is a public health doctor and health equity strategist with over 16 years of population health experience. Her management and implementation expertise has included addressing disparities in commercial tobacco use, designing health systems transformation efforts to optimize chronic disease prevention interventions, and guiding organizations in operationalizing a culture of equity in their work environments to improve workforce and workplan outcomes. Her doctoral research focused on examining the elements that create fairness in the workplace and how leaders can facilitate psychological safety.
Dr. Justice was named one of de Beaumont Foundation’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health honorees and proudly serves on the board of directors for the Center for Black Health and Equity. Dr. Justice graduated with her master of public health degree in health administration and policy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She completed her doctor of public health degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in health equity and social justice.
Originally from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Dr. Justice is a big sister, auntie, and fur-mama. She’s a self-proclaimed retired comic book kid and a 90s R & B and hip-hop music lover who enjoys hiking, Pilates, farmers markets, and traveling.
Courtney Salley, MPH, CHES
Program Manager for Equity Transformation
As ACOG's program manager for equity transformation, Courtney Salley, MPH, CHES, helps envision, design, track, and implement activities and programs related to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. She is passionate about addressing health inequities, implementing equity-driven systems change, and advancing anti-racism efforts. Salley is a certified health education specialist and was previously a program manager at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, leading organizational equity work. Salley received her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in gender and health from the University of Michigan and completed her master of public health degree in behavioral sciences and health education at Emory University.