Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Committee Purpose: The committee's mission is to improve the promotion of the profession to diverse populations and prioritize inclusiveness within the Association and the profession.


Committee Objectives:

The goals of the committee include:1. Establish a Task Force charged with advancing opportunities within the Association to increase diversity and inclusion. (Internal objective.)2. Examine best practices on how communities address issues of diversity. (External objective.)

Assist Regional Coordinators with educational needs for regions.
Develop list of topics of professional development and conference committee.
Assist in the planning of opportunities for public administration professionals to build relationships creating a environment of belonging.
Keep DEIB strategic plan and implementation thereof at forefront of committee priorities.
Collaborate with Professional Development Committee and Women's Leadership Committee to ensure success of programing for WCMA

Denise Edwards, Chair