The Academy values diversity; in fact, it is one of the cornerstones of our mission. When choosing our members, we actively seek out a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We know that your race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, occupation, income, and even marital status are all important parts of who you are, so they are important to us too, but they will never be factors standing in the way of your membership at The Academy.