2018 Louisiana Charter Schools Conference

Diversity, equity and inclusion are critical for governing boards to understand and operationalize in their work as board members. Research confirms that diversity matters, yet many organizations are not intentional about their pursuit of a diversity agenda. How can board members ensure they are intentionally creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive boardrooms? We will address why a DEI focus is an imperative and discuss practical ways to intentionally foster a diverse and inclusive governance model focused on equity.