he National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announced today that its President and CEO Dawn Morton-Rias has signed onto the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This commitment is driven by a realization that addressing diversity and inclusion is not a competitive issue, but a societal issue that CEOs can play a critical role in addressing. As a unique collaborative group of over 2,000 CEOs of the world's leading companies, signees to the pledge agree to take action to cultivate workplaces where different points of view are welcomed, and employees feel encouraged to discuss tough issues at work.

"Diversity and inclusion are difficult issues to navigate, but if we avoid constructive conversation about our differences, communication deteriorates and productivity suffers," said Morton-Rias. "It is my personal goal to continue to cultivate NCCPA's work environment such that employees can openly address challenges, present opportunities, and share perspectives."

NCCPA signed on to the coalition to leverage individual voices to collectively advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and enhance employee engagement. This commitment is another step in a series of actions by NCCPA to catalyze further conversation and action around the importance of diversity and inclusion in PA education, the PA profession and in all aspects of patient care.