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The ATLAS Collaboration comprises nearly 6000 members, from over 100 different countries across the globe. The broad spectrum of cultural, social, economic, linguistic and educational backgrounds of these individuals is not only enriching to the community, but is critical to the success of the experiment's scientific research. To support this rich diversity, ATLAS is in the process of expanding the role of its Diversity & Inclusion Contacts to include the coordination of an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Office. Beyond acting as contacts and reporting issues to the collaboration, the office will be able to more pro-actively identify opportunities and propose initiatives to improve conditions and to work toward creating an equitable environment that allows everyone to contribute their own individual strengths. Current plans for the office will be presented, along with some of the most recent regional, age and gender demographics of the collaboration.
