DEI – Strategies and Objectives
To move from intent into action and outcomes, we must develop, implement, measure, and sustain an Action Plan that aligns with our areas of focus.
People: Strategy 1
Attract, retain, and develop a diverse Board of Directors and workforce at all levels so that Citizens reflects the populations in which we operate.
Objective 1.1
Recruit Diverse Talent
Recruit skilled Board Members and staff members of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Specifically address disparate BIPOC representation at management and Board levels.
Objective 1.2
Retain Diverse Talent
Directly address the higher attrition of BIPOC staff and Board Members and expand our focus on retaining diverse staff and Board Members more broadly.
Objective 1.3
Develop Diverse Talent
Ensure ongoing professional development to maintain a diverse workforce at all organization levels and support future BIPOC leaders.
Culture: Strategy 2
Embedding DEI principles to transform the organizational culture so that staff members, people supported, and partners, particularly those who are absent, marginalized, and underrepresented, experience Citizens, as the diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that we aspire to become.
Objective 2.1
Value Differences
Facilitate a workplace culture that integrates greater awareness, appreciation, and understanding of differences into every interaction.
Objective 2.2
Support Learning & Development
Improve the conditions, processes, technical support, and ongoing training necessary for leadership, supervisors, and staff members to gain cultural competency skills and the ability to mitigate bias.
Objective 2.3
Foster Action
Foster an environment here every person is empowered to feel responsible for advancing DEI goals.
Programs: Strategy
Ensuring we can support a diverse student/parent community in and outside the organization through culturally competent partnerships, trainings, workshops, and events.
Objective 3.1
Strengthen Collaboration & Capacity
Incorporate diverse talent and expertise and deeply infuse DEI principles into our work to support clients, their families and the community.
Objective 3.2
Strengthen Partnerships
Strengthen collaborative relationships with external partners and communities and consider ways to increase cultural literacy through outreach and collaboration.
Objective 3.3
Invest our Resources with Purpose
Support the growth and development of diverse and minority-owned suppliers by providing equity in sourcing and purchasing opportunities.