Diversity Committee

Committee Chair: Jackie Hickerson, jacklyn.hickerson@vermont.gov

Clerk: Ashley Hellman: ashley.hellman@vermont.gov

VSEA Staff Liaison: David Oppenheimer, doppenheimer@vsea.org

Purpose

Why does this group exist?

To promote the diversity of VSEA through awareness and education.
To raise up the voices of members who are underrepresented and/or marginalized within VSEA and to help facilitate a more inclusive work environment for all.

Vision

What does the future look like if the group is successful?

VSEA leadership recognizes the importance of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable union and responds proactively when the right to due process also harms members.
All VSEA members feel comfortable challenging problematic behaviors and expressing concerns when they arise.
Resources are provided that promote equitable access and opportunity for all VSEA members to achieve a just and prosperous union.
Policies are created that promote, support, and retain diversity and inclusion in VSEA leadership and the SoV workforce.

Mission

How are we going to make the group’s vision a reality?

Invite/retain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion speakers for regular presentations.
Build empathy by sharing stories of VSEA members and the social justice issues that personally affect them.
Show the historical and modern relationship between unions, the labor movement, and social justice movements.

Committee Documents:

Members Serving On Committee:

The committee will meet in accordance with the schedule established by the President.

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