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Our Journey to Inclusive Excellence

Creating a culture with diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect at our core.

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At Ultimate Medical Academy, we recognize and value distinct life experiences and perspectives. Ultimate Medical Academy seeks to inspire our team members, and in turn our students, by creating a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for others are championed.
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Diversity

The workforce composition that all stakeholders, especially underserved and marginalized populations, trust to be representative and accountable.

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Equity

The measured experience of individual, interpersonal and organizational success and well-being across all stakeholder populations and the absence of discrimination, mistreatment, or abuse for all.

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Inclusion

The achievement of an environment that all stakeholders, especially underserved and marginalized populations, trust to be respectful and accountable.

Sabrina Jackson
Sabrina JacksonAssociate Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

“Our DEI efforts reflect the heart of our organization. As care is at our core, we encourage our community and stakeholders to honor the differences that exist, while ensuring all individuals feel seen and valued for their contributions. We inspire Team UMA to be global citizens, striving to create equity and belonging for all in everything they do.”

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)s are UMAE team member led groups that establish a community united around shared experiences and opportunities to learn. ERGs bolster UMAE’s mission and enrich the team member experience by providing support, building awareness, and fostering inclusive communities.

These groups are open to and welcome all team members, regardless of identity, and allow us to connect with others or simply find a space to support each other while gaining a better understanding of different experiences. Our Employee Resource Groups provide the opportunity to interact with coworkers to have discussions about meaningful topics.

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BOLD

Black Originators, Leaders, and Developers

The mission of Black Originators, Leaders, and Developers (BOLD) is to champion the enrichment and success of all team members through cultural awareness, community engagement, and opportunities for learning and innovation. BOLD is open to all team members.

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PAW PRIDE

Passionate Alliance of Working Professionals Rallying for Diversity

PAW PRIDE’s mission is to support and educate UMAE’s team members year-round on topics that affect the gay and lesbian experience. PAW PRIDE is open to all team members.

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WIN

Women’s Information Network

The Women’s Information Network (WIN) mission is to serve as a resource to the organization to positively influence the culture, provide opportunities to interact with coworkers, and support an inclusive working environment that considers the feedback of team members. WIN is open to all team members.

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ZEN DEN

Mental Health and Wellness at Work

The Zen Den's mission is to champion the enrichment and success of all professionals impacted by mental illness challenges through awareness, community engagement, and opportunities for learning and innovation. Zen Den is open to all team members.

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MINDS AT WORK

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Minds at Work aims to attract and retain talent through awareness, education, and resource sharing regarding neurodiversity in the workplace. Minds at Work is open to all team members.

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Connect with us at
UMAdiversity@ultimatemedical.edu.

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Events

For Team UMA, we host monthly guest speakers to bring awareness to the varying identities and perspectives in our global community. Team members are invited to learn and discuss the topics with their colleagues and use their heightened perspectives to encourage inclusion in their everyday lives.

Community Involvement

At UMA, we believe Care Pays Back and that’s what we do through our community efforts. Through youth mentorship, volunteering to serve marginalized community members and partnership with local resources, we do our part to help positively influence the lives of others.

History & Progress

The Journey Continues

We have been committed to embracing the diversity of our community, creating equitable opportunities toward the achievement of success, and encouraging inclusion in all we do.

2023
  • CheckAVP of DEI Sabrina Griffith Jackson recognized as a Tampa Bay Business Journal Business of Pride Ally award honoree
  • CheckUMA receives OC Emporium's first Breakout Business Award for our commitment to working with diverse vendors
  • CheckUMA accepts the Family & Community Engagement Partner of the Year award from Hillsborough County Public Schools for our work with the EmpowHer mentorship program
  • CheckAVP of DEI Sabrina Griffith Jackson celebrated as the 2023 Florida LGBTQ+ Ally Award Winner at the National Diversity Council's Florida LGBTQ+ Unity Summit
2022
  • CheckCouncil hosts open house to speak directly to team members and why they are passionate about DEI
  • CheckCouncil launches the EmpowHer mentorship program in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • CheckFor Celebrate Diversity Month, the Council produces the “I Am…” video where team members share what aspects of their identity are important to them
  • CheckCouncil invites Board Member Dr. Saundra Wall Williams to speak to team members about the Seven Secret Keys to Leadership Success