
Since then, we have taken a number of steps as an office to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Unfortunately, it took the public murders of these Black individuals, for us to examine our own behavioral values within the workplace. A failure I own, as the interim leader of this organization and as a person benefiting from systems that uphold white privilege.
I am very proud of the work our team has taken on to date. We still have a long ways to go, and this is in no way an exhaustive list of our actions, but it is an important step forward. Below are some of the steps we have taken thus far (Target date of completion Dec 31, 2021).
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