Diversity and Inclusion Council

Diversity and Inclusion are core values for United Way. We aspire to involve every segment of the community in every aspect of our work and to demonstrate our commitment to and accountability for an inclusive environment in which differences are recognized, respected, valued and celebrated.

In February 2007, the Inclusion Council for the United Way System was formed to build internal relationships and determine how to best leverage diversity to create an inclusive environment. Chaired by two local United Way CEOs, the council is made up of United Way leaders from nine targeted segments and has created Business Resource Groups for each of the segments, including:

The purpose of the Inclusion Council is to:

• Help address business and system issues, including enhancing relationships with donors, increasing community engagement and developing professional talent
• Develop a field communication plan for their work
• Convene and lead Inclusion Business Resource Groups to assist them with their work

Kerry Blume President United Way of Northern Arizona Flagstaff, AZ	Eric Dewey President and CEO United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Nashville, TN

For more information about United Way’s diversity and inclusion work, please contact:

Marveen Henderson, Director, Diversity and Inclusion
Marveen.Henderson@uwa.unitedway.org
800-892-2757 Ext. 847

Deborah Foster, Executive Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Inclusion
Deborah.Foster@uwa.unitedway.org
800-892-2757 Ext. 878