Alexis Terry Sr. Director of D+I ASAE

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1 Alexis Terry Sr. Director of D+I ASAE

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3 Reflection Answer one of the questions below: 1. What 1 thing do you find challenging about diversity? 2. What 1 thing are you proud of regarding the Council and diversity? 3. What 1 thing would you like to know more about diversity?

4 Agenda 1. Diversity Definitions 2. Elements of a Diversity Statement 15 min. Break 3. Board diversity models 4. Group reflections and closing

5 Objectives 1. Begin to define a clear vision of diversity for the Council 2. Identify opportunities and champions 3.

6 Self-Assessment What s Your Diversity Paradigm?

7 Which word best describes diversity? Differences An organizational value Social Justice Race Demographics Problem to solve Program Representation Differences & Similarities Strategy

8 Look at the Same Thing from Different Angles

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10 You decide what you want

11 Then watch the rest happen

12 D&I Statement

13 Diversity Statement

14 Paragraph #1: To improve the quality of hospice and palliative care, AAHPM models inclusion and embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives of those with whom we work and the patients and families we serve.

15 Paragraph #2: AAHPM is committed to building a community and field that is diverse across many dimensions, including age, gender, gender identity, disability, education, ethnicity, nationality, political opinion, professional experience, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

16 Paragraph #3: While a breadth of perspectives is important, we are especially concerned with creating space for the difficult conversations, hearing the voices least heard and providing leadership where it is needed in our governance, leadership, membership, operations, and programs, resulting in the delivery of culturally effective, respectful care to all patients and stakeholders.

17 Diversity Statement Deconstructed Paragraph #1: Start with connection between mission and diversity (e.g. To advance the mission, AAHPM models diversity and inclusion) Paragraph #2: Articulate commitment (e.g. to building a diverse community) List demographics Paragraph #3: Anticipated outcomes (e.g. creating space for difficult conversations,.hearing the voices least heard,.providing leadership in governance, operations, membership, etc)

18 Diversity Statement

19 Paragraph #1: The Council on Foundations promotes responsible and effective philanthropy. Our mission requires a commitment to inclusiveness as a fundamental operating principle.

20 Paragraph #2: It also calls for affirmations of diversity in its many forms, encompassing but not limited to: ethnicity race gender sexual orientation and identification age economic circumstance class disability

21 Paragraph #3: Diversity ensures that a range of perspectives, opinions, and experiences are recognized and acted upon in achieving the Council s mission. We ask members to make a similar commitment to inclusiveness in order to be more effective and better enhance their abilities to contribute to our changing society.

22 Diversity Statement Deconstructed Paragraph #1: Start with connection between mission and diversity (e.g. To advance the mission, AAHPM models diversity and inclusion) Paragraph #2: List demographics relevant to mission Paragraph #3: Articulate the so what (e.g. Diversity ensures ) Call to action for members (e.g. We ask members to make a similar commitment...)

23 Equality + Diversity Statement

24 Paragraph #1: It is the aim of the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) to recognize and encourage the valuable and enriching contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring to the HCSA. We believe that all individuals should be treated on the basis of merit and without prejudice.

25 Paragraph #2: The HCSA therefore, aims to provide a service to members that actively promotes equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination on grounds of age, cultural background, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, faith, part-time worker, language, union activity, and an individual s health status.

26 Paragraph #3: We will strive vigorously to remove conditions which place members at a disadvantage and will actively challenge bigotry and discrimination.

27 Paragraph #4: The HCSA is made up of people who represent the diversity in our community. We recognize, respect and value that diversity and will strive in all we do to serve the interests of our membership. We will also strive to become an organization that reflects the diversity of the membership in the HCSA.

28 Equality + Diversity Statement Deconstructed Paragraph #1: Start with connection between mission and diversity (e.g. The aim We believe ) Paragraph #2: Articulate connection to the membership (e.g. aims to provide a service to members that actively promotes equality ) List demographics Paragraph #3: Equality connection articulating what org strives to stop or start doing Paragraph #4: Articulate the connection to community and member demographics

29 What are essential elements of the National Council s diversity statement?

30 You decide what you want

31 Diversity Statement Menu 1. Purpose 2. Mission connection 3. Member connection 4. List demographics (e.g. age, gender, disability, etc) 5. List identity groups (e.g. Millenials, underrepresented groups, etc) 6. Articulate aspirations 7. Call to action for members 8. Call to action for equality

32 5 Minute Break

33 Vision

34 Board Discussion Part 1 Purpose + Mission Connection Group A To advance our members ability to deliver integrated healthcare, the National Council strives to Group B As the unifying voice of America s community mental health and addictions treatment organizations, the National Council strives to

35 Board Discussion Part 2 Demographics + Membership Connection Group A The National Council is made up of people who represent the diversity in our community. In its many forms, our definition of diversity encompasses but is not limited to: Group B The National Council is committed to building a community and field that is diverse across many dimensions, including:

36 Board Discussion Part 3 Call to Action Group A We will actively challenge issues such as and encourage members to Group B We ask members to make a similar commitment to in order to

37 5 Minute Break

38 Board Diversity Models

39 Board Diversity Model A Desired Outcome: Multi-year D+I Strategy Key Actions Bd identified strategic priorities for the org (D&I) and factored them into Nominations Criteria Packet Broadened eligibility criteria Bd Diversity in Press Release Call for Nominations No campaigning Board buddy system

40 Board Diversity Model B Desired Outcome: Define and advance board diversity Key Actions D&I Policy 6 Regional associations as advisors Nominating Committee Broad criteria Voting via secret ballot

41 Board Diversity Model C Desired outcome: Multicultural Mindset and Membership Key Actions Governance Improvement Plan D&I question on Bd nomination form Council of Regents advisory board to Governing Board Ongoing Learning

42 What are desired outcomes?

43 Board Discussion 3-5 years from now what do you want people to say about the organizations diversity and inclusion commitment? What did the Board accomplish? What was the impact?

44 Board Reflections

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46 Final Thought: Common sense is NOT common practice

47 Thank You! Alexis Terry Sr. Director of D+I ASAE