The DRC works with businesses to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community. We work with companies to make local Boards and C-suites more diverse and inclusive; to increase investment in underserved areas; and to build trust between the community and our law enforcement officials.
Our Inclusion & Community Engagement department aligns community work with our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
2022 DEI Council Leaders
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CORE PILLARS OF WORK
DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP
Working to increase diverse representation in board and executive levels and drive action within the business community around DEI issues.
CO-CHAIRS:
Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks
Jason Janning, Hilti North America
Jorge Corral, Accenture
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
Working to highlight opportunities for companies to prepare the next generation of the workforce and expand their talent pipeline.
CO-CHAIRS:
Belen Garren, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jennifer Chandler, Bank of America
Tre’ Black, On-Target Supplies & Logistics
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN
UNDERSERVED AREAS
Working to close the “opportunity gap” by connecting companies to the people and needs of businesses in Southern Dallas County.
CO-CHAIRS:
Hattie Hill, T.D. Jakes Foundation
John Stephens, M&J Lupton Investments, LLC
Steven Williams, Frito-Lay North America
POLICING & CRIMINAL
JUSTICE POLICIES
Working with the Dallas Police Department and convening other community groups to determine the primary policy issues and measurable outcomes for policing and criminal justice reform.
CO-CHAIRS:
Chris Nielsen, Toyota Motor North America
Hilda Galvan, Jones Day
Scott Moore, PwC
Community Engagement
We value the diversity of our region and are working together to create strategic partnerships with community leaders, businesses, and nonprofit organizations focused on meeting the current and future needs of our residents. Together we can deliver meaningful investment and a shared vision for economic growth and stability.
Areas of focus include:
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- Convening voices and perspectives of those closest to the problems we are working to address.
- Promoting growth and economic development within the region.
- Collaborating with businesses, community stakeholders, and government to respond to community-driven issues and improve the quality of life for all.
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DEI Leaders Connect
The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leaders Connect group is to bring together DEI leaders in the Dallas region to discuss multifaceted DEI challenges and opportunities with a focus towards action.
This group is designed to provide a space for discussion of relevant topics DEI leaders are facing, sharing of knowledge and resources, cross-company collaboration on events and efforts, and mentorship of newer DEI leaders.
Have a question or want to get engaged with our work in DEI?
The DRC team is here to help you and your company.
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