University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Frazier, Steele Join Pac-12 Gym's Diversity and Inclusion Organization
January 20, 2021 | Gymnastics
Seldom in our nation's history has the mission of fostering diversity and inclusion been more important. To further the conversation and push forward these goals, gymnasts from each Pac-12 program have formed "Gymnasts for Peace, Action, and Change" (G-PAC), a student-athlete driven organization. With all eight programs represented, these gymnasts will work to share ideas, formulate meet themes, host webinars, welcome guest speakers to campus, and more. Representing UCLA in G-PAC will be junior Margzetta Frazier and sophomore Kalyany Steele.
"The G-PAC organization is one that I hope many schools and programs feel inspired to follow," said Frazier. "Change starts with you and will accelerate when surrounding peers and spectators are given opportunities to be educated on what is truly important. I am very proud to be hands-on in the long-overdue process of making diversity and inclusion in sports the number one priority."
"I'm proud to be a part of G-PAC, representing UCLA alongside other gymnasts in the Pac-12," Steele added. "With this group, we hope to create an inclusive space and work toward making a lasting change for student-athletes of all identities to feel included and welcomed within their sport."
G-PAC Mission Statement: G-PAC facilitates an environment where diversity and inclusion is both welcomed and encouraged. Strives to ignite lasting change by sharing experiences, providing others with education and outside resources, and creating an authentic safe space for fellow student-athletes. Inspires others to thrive at the edge of their comfort zone furthering the journey to true equality.
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