Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.

FOR THE GOOD OF EVERY BUSINESS. FOR THE GOOD OF OUR COMMUNITY.

As the voice of the business community in the Dallas Region, we strive every day to help make our community the best place in the United States for all people to live, work, and do business.

After the senseless killing of George Floyd in May 2020 and the social unrest that followed, the DRC acted quickly and decisively with the business community to create a more equitable and inclusive region.

The DRC Board of Directors created the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council, a permanent Board-level cohort to focus on:

• • • Diversity in Leadership
    • Community Investment in Underserved Areas
    • Education and Workforce
    • Policing and Criminal Justice Policies

We hired Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jared Fitzpatrick, and Senior Vice President of Community Engagement Latosha Herron Bruff to work with the council.

Most importantly, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is now one of our four core pillars in our new three-year strategic plan.

We see systemic racism in its many forms and commit to address it head on. We are committed to work every day in every way to build a more inclusive community.

2021 DEI Council Leaders

DEI Engagement Opportunities

The DRC has multiple opportunities for member companies to get engaged in DEI and highlight their commitment to making their organization and the Dallas community more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

For these DEI efforts to make a lasting impact, the DRC needs business and community partners from across the region to join us in this important work.

• • • Access DEI thought leaders and share your organization’s best practices
    • Participate in DRC surveys, benchmarks, and roundtables
    • Read DRC Insights on DEI
    • Serve on the DEI Council for DRC Board Members