HFES is committed to creating an environment for meetings that embraces diversity through the inclusion of individuals reflective of characteristics across age, gender identity and expression, race, sex, religious and spiritual beliefs, nationality, ethnicity, cultural identity, physical ability, cognitive ability, marital status, sexual orientation, body shape or size, socioeconomic status, and other facets of social, institutional, and identity diversity. HFES strives to create an environment in which all members are welcome, valued, affirmed, and feel that they belong.