Diversity Councils
Board of Directors
Our Diversity Council Board of Directors is made up of the best and brightest leaders across the nation. These individuals hail from a broad array of industries, from academia to technology, communications to entertainment. This core team governs the Diversity Council and sets the strategy for key initiatives and goals for the Council. Each member of the Diversity Council’s Board of Directors shares a common desire to expand the reach of the Council and help drive its mission and vision of diversity and inclusion in businesses, communities and schools. The board meets every quarter, and twice a year in person.
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Director
- Govern the organization
- Ensure effective organizational planning
- Ensure adequate resources.
- Manage resources effectively.
- Determine and monitor the Council’s programs and services
- Enhance the Council’s public image
- Serve as a Court of Appeal
Advisory Board
Our Diversity Council Advisory Board is composed of volunteers who help to facilitate our different events and programs in our local markets. If you are passionate about diversity, we encourage you to lend your talents and skills. There is no cost to join. Members of the Advisory Board meet every month, via conference call, and have several in person meetings scheduled throughout the year.
Officers
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Parliamentarian
- Financial Secretary
- Ex-Officio
- Historian
Committees
- Activities and Events
- College
- Community
- Communications
- Education
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Membership
- Strategic Planning
- Youth
Contact
Sofia Reed
Senior Coordinator
National Diversity Council
sofia.reed@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
National Women’s Council
Board of Directors
The National Women’s Council Board of Directors is a group of highly-established and regarded leaders from different industries and organizations who collaborate in support of the National Women’s Council, its programs and initiatives. This body is made up of leaders holding a title of Vice President or higher, who execute projects at the direction and discretion of the NWC. Members of the board meet every quarter, and twice a year in person.
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Director and Review His or Her Performance
- Ensure Effective Organizational Planning
- Ensure Adequate Resources
- Manage Resources Effectively
- Determine and Monitor the Organization’s Programs and Services
- Enhance the Organization’s Public Image
- Serve as a Court of Appeal
- Assess Its Own Performance
- Time Commitment
Advisory Board
The National Women’s Council Advisory Board is a group of highly-respected and regarded leaders from different industries, who volunteer their time and efforts to support the National Women’s Council, its programs and initiatives. This body is made up of working professionals, who execute projects at the direction and discretion of the NWC Board of Directors. The Advisory Board meets every month, via conference call, and has several in person meetings scheduled throughout the year.
Officers
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Parliamentarian
- Financial Secretary
- Ex-Officio
- Historian
Committees
- Activities and Events
- Communications
- Education
- Membership
- Planning
Contact
Dr. Shanta Proctor
Executive Director
National Women’s Council
713-529-6998
shanta.proctor@nationalwomenscouncil.org
Council For Corporate Responsibility
Board of Directors
The Council for Corporate Responsibility Board of Directors is comprised of the top thought leaders and innovators of Corporate Social Responsibility. These individuals come from a broad array of industries, and each deals with one or more aspects of responsible business. This core team governs the Council for Corporate Responsibility and sets the strategy for key initiatives and goals for the organization. Members of the board meet every quarter, and twice a year in person.
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Director
- Govern the organization
- Ensure effective organizational planning
- Ensure adequate resources.
- Manage resources effectively.
- Determine and monitor the Council’s programs and services
- Enhance the Council’s public image
- Serve as a Court of Appeal
- Assess its own performance
Advisory Board
The Council for Corporate Responsibility Advisory Board is a group of highly-respected and regarded leaders from different industries, who volunteer their time and efforts to support the council’s programs and initiatives. This body is made up of working professionals, who execute projects at the direction and discretion of the CCR Board of Directors. The Advisory Board meets every month, via conference call, and has several in person meetings scheduled throughout the year.
Officers
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Parliamentarian
- Financial Secretary
- Ex-Officio
- Historian
Committees
- Activities and Events
- Communications
- Education
- Membership
- Planning
Contact
Bradley Horton
Coordinator
National Diversity Council
713-529-6998
bradley.horton@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
HealthCare Diversity Council
Board of Directors
The Healthcare Diversity Council Board of Directors is comprised of the top thought leaders and innovators of Corporate Social Responsibility. These individuals come from a broad array of industries, and each deals with one or more aspects of responsible business. This core team governs the Healthcare Diversity Council and sets the strategy for key initiatives and goals for the organization. Members of the board meet every quarter, and twice a year in person.
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Director
- Govern the organization
- Ensure effective organizational planning
- Ensure adequate resources.
- Manage resources effectively.
- Determine and monitor the Council’s programs and services
- Enhance the Council’s public image
- Serve as a Court of Appeal
- Assess its own performance
Advisory Board
The Healthcare Diversity Council Advisory Board is a group of highly-respected and regarded leaders from different industries, who volunteer their time and efforts to support the council’s programs and initiatives. This body is made up of working professionals, who execute projects at the direction and discretion of the HCDC Board of Directors. The Advisory Board meets every month, via conference call, and has several in person meetings scheduled throughout the year.
Officers
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Parliamentarian
- Financial Secretary
- Ex-Officio
- Historian
Committees
- Activities and Events
- Communications
- Education
- Membership
- Planning
Contact
Angeles Valenciano
Vice President
Business Development
National Diversity Council
angeles.valenciano@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
DiversityFIRST™
Board of Directors
The Board members who make up the DiversityFIRST™ Board of Directors are dedicated academia members who are interested in driving national diversity initiatives on behalf of DiversityFIRST™ and the National Diversity Council. This group of enthusiastic professors will take charge of DiversityFIRST™ and the initiatives undertaken, collaborating
with one another and the Executive Council and Advisory Board, to bring about real change across the country. The Board
meets every quarter through phone conference.
Responsibilities of the Board
- Support the Executive Director
- Govern and drive the organization
- Ensure effective organizational planning
- Ensure adequate resources
- Manage resources effectively
- Determine and monitor the Council’s programs and services
- Enhance the Council’s public image
- Serve as a Court of Appeal
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of DiversityFIRST™ is largely a supporting entity to the Board of Directors. Advisory Board members are a group of volunteers willing to donate some of their time, skills, and efforts to assist the Board of Directors in any way possible. Advisory Board members are not secretaries, however; Advisory Board members contribute their expertise in the field of diversity and inclusion and use their connections to help the Board of Directors accomplish their tasks. The Advisory Board meets every quarter through phone conference.
Officers
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Parliamentarian
- Financial Secretary
- Ex-Officio
- Historian
Committees
- President
- Activities and Events
- Communications
- Education
- Membership
- Planning
Contact
Bradley Horton
Coordinator
National Diversity Council
713-529-6998
bradley.horton@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
GLBT Council
Board of Directors
The all-volunteer Board of Directors of the GLBT Council for Workplace Equality is a group of dedicated, passionate advocates for the rights of all GLBT people. The Board is comprised of the best and brightest GLBT advocates from across the country with one goal in mind: total workplace equality for all people across all 50 states. The Board is open and welcoming of both GLBT and Straight Allies to volunteer, and encourages bridge building as a necessity for equality. The Board members meet via phone conference each quarter to discuss the direction and purpose of the council.
Responsibilities of the Board
- Support the Executive Director
- Govern and drive the organization
- Ensure effective organizational plannining
- Ensure adequate resources
- Manage resources effectively
- Determine and monitor the Council’s programs and services
- Enhance the Council’s public image
- Serve as a Court of Appeal
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of the GLBT Council for Workplace Equality is dedicated to generating educational information and fact-finding for the Council. We believe through education and bridge building the GLBT community can better gain acceptance in society at large, and that is what the Advisory Board does: actively identify stereotypes and work to counteract those stereotypes through education. The Advisory Board also serves as a supporting entity to the Board of Directors, using fact-finding and research to assist in initiatives the Board of Directors undertake.
Officers
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Parliamentarian
- Financial Secretary
- Ex-Officio
- Historian
Committees
- Activities and Events
- Communications
- Education
- Membership
- Planning
Contact
Bradley Horton
Coordinator
National Diversity Council
713-529-6998
bradley.horton@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
