FAQ Topic: Diversity and Inclusion Accomplishments

2023 Diversity and Inclusion Commission Accomplishments

Held 9 meetings. During the January meeting, the Commission Members listened to a presentation about the City’s continuing efforts to recruit diverse local government job candidates. During the February meeting, the Commission Members listened to a presentation about pronouns by Lucy Del Guadio, DEI Leader, US Army Veteran, and Sr. Manager at Essilor Luxottica. During … Continued

2022 Diversity and Inclusion Commission Accomplishments

Held 10 meetings. During the January meeting, the Commission Members listened to a presentation from Will Jackson titled “Unifying by Diversifying. During the February meeting, the Commission Members listened to a presentation by Kelly Zimmerman and Beverly Horstman from Braver Angels. During the March meeting, Police Chief John Crowell provided an overview of the Montgomery … Continued

2021 Diversity and Inclusion Committee Accomplishments

Held 9 meetings. During the February meeting, Committee Members listened to a professional presentation by Claire Krawsczyn on the topic of “At the Intersection of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship.” During the March meeting, Committee Members listened to a presentation on “Greater Cincinnati’s Asian American Community” by CK Wang, Esq, Immigration Attorney and Montgomery resident and Leo … Continued

2020 Diversity and Inclusion Committee Accomplishments

Held 8 meetings. Formed 4 subcommittees which included: Education, Event, Public Awareness and Metrics/Strategic Plan/Surveys and Evaluations. Guest Speaker Pete Metz of the Metro Bus Service presented information about public transportation and the Move Forward Plan to committee members during the February meeting. At the recommendation of the Committee, in March City officials met with … Continued

2019 Diversity and Inclusion Committee Accomplishments

Held 10 meetings. Formed 4 subcommittees which included Community Education, Data and Metrics, July 4 Parade Float and Dinner Party. Members Steve Coppel and Jackie Congedo presented “The Persistence of Anti-Semitism” at the January meeting. Guest Speaker Tammy Bennett presented “Implicit Bias” to committee members, the Sycamore Schools Dean of Students, and to 8 Sycamore … Continued

2018 Diversity and Inclusion Committee Accomplishments

Was formed by City Manager Brian Riblet and had its first meeting in January 2018. Held 11 meetings. Created the #IamMontgomery campaign including a video, 400 buttons, 200 yard signs, t-shirts. Completed a cultural review of the city’s social media sites. Member Umama Alam presented “Understanding Islam and Muslims” at the May meeting. Represented at … Continued

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