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Belonging and Inclusion

INTA’s Belonging and Inclusion Mission Statement

INTA is committed to fostering a global IP community that thrives on the principles of belonging and inclusion. As a member-driven organization, INTA strives to create an environment of respectful discourse where all members, regardless of their experience, ability, or perspective, feel valued, heard, and empowered. INTA aims to ensure equal access to opportunities, and champion a culture of inclusivity that celebrates the richness of its membership.

Belonging and inclusion ensures that all individuals in our organization—staff, directors, committee leaders and volunteers, and all members—feel valued, respected, accepted, and connected as essential parts of INTA.

We believe that open, inclusive environments where people feel they truly belong empower individuals to share ideas, perspectives, and concerns with confidence, and to contribute meaningfully to our collective success.

This means we will keep an open door to hear from our membership, invite active participation in all aspects of our work, and foster a culture where every person feels welcomed, supported, and integral to the INTA community.

The Belonging and Inclusion Council—one of 11 recommendations of INTA’s Presidential Task Force Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—advises INTA’s President and CEO on strategies to raise awareness and visibility of belonging and inclusion initiatives across the Association and works to embed these principles as a lasting part of INTA’s culture.

Contact the Belonging and Inclusion Council.

Co-Chair

Marion Heathcote

Davies Collison Cave

Australia

Co-Chair

Kimberly Reddick

2021 DEI Presidential Task Force Co-Chair

Snap, Inc.

USA

2026 Belonging and Inclusion Officer

Debra Hughes

Blue Cross Blue Sheild Association

USA

Advisor

Michael Hawkins

2021 DEI Presidential Task Force Co-Chair

Noerr

Spain

Participants

Jonathan Andrews

Reed Smith LLP

United Kingdom

Chehrazade Chemcham

UK

Stephanie Chong

Heer Law

Canada

Gustavo Fischer

Fischer Abogados

Uruguay

Shwetasree Majumder

Fidus Law Chambers

India

Danny Marti

Tencent Technology

China

Renato Perez

American Express

USA

Justin Pierce

Venable LLP

USA

Wallis Pons

AngelesPons

Dominican Republic

Rachel Tan

Rouse

Hong Kong

Kenya Williams

Thermo Fisher Scientific

USA

Staff Liason

Gauri Kumar

Staff Liason

Randi Mustello

Learn more about INTA’s broader corporate social responsibility focus areas and initiatives.