Inclusive America
Prepare Briefs on DEI in State Governments
Help advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at state level government
Posted October 18, 2023
Background & Context
We want a brief for each state so we can better engage them on advancing our model bill.
Immediate Problem
Most diversity/inclusion efforts focus on short term fixes (mostly personnel). In addition to that we want to see structural changes via policymaking - either by legislation, executive order, or both.
Work & Deliverables
Inclusive America is working to expand our efforts to make our governments more equitable and inclusive. We teamed up with a law firm to develop an assessment (www.InclusiveAmerica.org/state-level) and well as a model bill (www.InclusiveAmerica.org/state-level-bill).
We are seeking help to develop a brief for each state - matching their statutes, Governor Executive Orders, etc on why increasing DEI is important. We are not asking for lobbying but just help prepare Inclusive America to make the best case possible.
Please Note: Volunteers for this opportunity should have experience in legislative advocacy at the state level.
Preparation Phase
- Review 50 state assessment: www.InclusiveAmerica.org/state-level
- Review draft of a model bill: www.InclusiveAmerica.org/state-level-bill
Collaboration Phase
Wrap Up
Inclusive America
Our mission is to make the government as diverse as the people of the United States. We will do that via three tracks: ● Educate: Track demographic information of all appointed political positions. We will provide the analysis to government hiring managers / recruiters, the media, partner organizations, and interested individuals. It will also serve as a baseline and tool to measure progress. ● Elevate: Partner with individuals, organizations, and associations to develop slates of qualified diverse candidates for every relevant position so we can provide a positive alternative to the status-quo. ● Advocate: Support policies that increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the public sector. For example, we would like to support the National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act.
Inclusive America
Our mission is to make the government as diverse as the people of the United States. We will do that via three tracks: ● Educate: Track demographic information of all appointed political positions. We will provide the analysis to government hiring managers / recruiters, the media, partner organizations, and interested individuals. It will also serve as a baseline and tool to measure progress. ● Elevate: Partner with individuals, organizations, and associations to develop slates of qualified diverse candidates for every relevant position so we can provide a positive alternative to the status-quo. ● Advocate: Support policies that increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the public sector. For example, we would like to support the National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act.