The mission of the National Diversity Council is to be both a resource and an advocate for the value of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB).
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#NationalDiversityCouncil
#NDC
Thank you to our Board Of Directors for all their support! Our
#journeyto10
would not have been possible without them!
#whatunitesus
is our commitment to diversity and inclusion in our country.
With
#WomensHistoryMonth
approaching, we are closing out the last week of
#BlackHistoryMonth
by honoring and celebrating
#blackwomen
that changed the course of history. Share with us one of your favorite changemakers.
Have you heard? This year's Diversity and Leadership Conference includes
@BarackObama
! Join us for "A conversation with President Barack Obama", an intimate Q&A session. Spacing is limited so get your tickets today:
Today marks the beginning of
#HispanicHeritageMonth
! Join us all month long as we highlight
#Hispanic
and
#Latino
culture and the contributions they have made to our society. We give thanks to the leaders who stood strong against adversity for the sake of diversity &
#inclusion
.
A special thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, volunteers, staff and attendees of this year's National Diversity Conference. It was an amazing experience and we look forward to having everyone back next year! Stay tuned next week for more post event coverage!
#nownotlater
The
#CherokeeNation
has named Kimberly Teehee as its first ever delegate to the U.S House of Representatives. We applaud the efforts of our government for creating an
#inclusive
leadership space for our country.
#DiversityandInclusion
“Kids can’t be what they don’t see. 82% of the teacher workforce is White. Less than 1 in 10 teachers are Latinos. Racial and ethnic diversity of teachers matter.”
@VillanuevaBeard
, CEO, Teach for America
#LatinasinLeadership
We are so excited to welcome Ms
@ImAngelaBassett
to the Texas Diversity & Leadership Conference. Thanks to the founder of the NDC for making this day possible.
#BeTheSource
Congratulations again to our CEO, Ángeles Valenciano for being recognized as one of the 2022 Latinas Making Their Mark Honorees by the
@ChgoLatinoNet
. We are proud of your dedication to making a change in leadership and diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Welcome to the inaugural National Healthcare Diversity Conference in beautiful
#Houston
, Texas. We are delighted to bring to you a day full of inspiration and knowledge about
#healthcare
and
#diversity
. On behalf of NDC and MDA, we thank you for attending.
#Care2Include
Do you notice a lack of diversity at your company and see a need for change?
@Forbes
shares how to complete a successful
#diversity
intervention with leadership.
San Antonio is the birthplace of the National Diversity Council, so we are extremely excited to join the city in their Tri-Centennial celebration! Congratulations on 300 years,
@SanAntonio_300
!!
#SA300
This month, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of
#women
! In honor of
#WomensHistoryMonth
, we proudly recognize the strong, powerful women of the world. Join us all month as we celebrate the true testament of women!
#WHM
What a week of inclusion, leadership and most of all inspiration. We would like to thank everyone for attending the 15th Annual Diversity and Leadership Conference in Dallas. Didn't get to attend? Here are some highlights from the week.
#NowNotLater
The National Diversity Council shows the
#diversity
in Pride! Join us this month in sharing what
#Pride
means to you! Together we can make a stronger alliance on the journey to equality.
#PrideWorldWide
400 graduates and counting! Congratulations to the 2019
#Houston
DiversityFIRST™ Certification Program class, for an incredible week of advancement in the areas of
#Diversity
and
#Inclusion
. We are grateful to our host,
@uhdowntown
for their commitment to D&I leadership.
“Latinas belong wherever they want to be. We are everything and anything we choose to be.”
-Angeles Valenciano, CEO of the National Diversity Council kicked off the National Latinas in Leadership Breakfast!
#LatinasinLeadership
#RespectOURLeague
We are one week away from the 15th Annual
#Diversity
and Leadership Conference. Be inspired by our keynote speakers
#President
@BarackObama
, Award winning actress
@AmericaFerrera
, and General Colin Powell. There are a few spots available! Register at: .
“The lack of opportunities that kids want and deserve, it follows them in the workplace and impacts economic and social mobility. The problem is deeply systemic. Determined leadership is one part of the question.”
@VillanuevaBeard
, CEO, Teach for America
#LatinasinLeadership
We now begin session five, “What's Wrong With Being Confident?”- Tiffany Love, Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Coastal Healthcare Alliance.
#WomenRise
|
#Paragon2022
In celebration of International Women's Day, watch our video spotlighting women who made important contributions around the world in our past and present.
#iwd2022
#dei
#breakthebias
Congratulations to the 2019
@westpoint_usma
class for graduating the largest class of African American Women in its 217-year history. Salute to another moment in
#diversity
history.
This year's keynote speakers and breakout sessions left us with golden words of wisdom on diversity and inclusion. Share with us your favorite moment from the 15th Annual Diversity and Leadership Conference.
#NowNotLater
What a powerful speech today! Congratulations to Kim Rucker of
@andeavor
for being one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Oil and Gas!!
#BlazingTrails
Today we celebrate the the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women! In honor of International Women's Day, the National Diversity Council recognizes the strong, powerful women of our team! Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
#BalanceforBetter
This month we celebrate and honor the history and accomplishments of African Americans. We give thanks to the uplifting leaders who stood strong against adversity and helped lead the way to a more diverse and inclusive world.
#blackhistorymonth
"Most women are taught to follow and now to lead, but we are in the position to
#blazetrails
and own our future." Ivette Mayo President, Yo soy I am, LLC
Mark your calendars because it's almost that time of year again! Join us for our 5th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference on October 16 in Los Angeles. You don't want to miss this! For more information visit:
#Legadodel
íderes
#LegacyLeaders
Today we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the U.N.’s Declaration of Human Rights! Let's take this time to remember that ALL Human Beings are free and equal in dignity and rights. Be sure to treat everyone with love and respect. Happy
#HumanRightsDay
Thank you to our participants, moderators, panelists, awardees, corporate partners, board members and keynote speaker for attending our 2022 National Healthcare DEI Conference! Thank you to our title sponsors at
@Walgreens
and
@UPMC
and all of our event sponsors!
#PathToEquity
Happy
#Juneteenth
! Today commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in Texas. The National Diversity Council and its state councils celebrate the shared history of African-Americans and inclusive communities.
The NDC celebrates two decades of our Women in Leadership Symposium surpassing 2 million + attendees, since 2004. Join us for
#womenshistorymonth
, as we embark on "The Paragon of Womanhood: Restoration, Reintegration & Reemergence.
#WomenRise
#Paragon2022
NDC leadership team enjoying our time with Barack Obama We are so grateful for his participation at the 15th Annual Diversity & Leadership Conference.
#nownotlater
#nationaldiversitycouncil
Jason deGroot
@DiversityFL
Cecilia Orellana-Rojas, Ph.D.
Diversity creates harmony, and harmony creates beauty, balance, bounty and peace in nature. Today we celebrate
#NationalDiversityDay
! We are committed to promoting diversity each and everyday.
Maya Angelou, Black poet and activist. She became the first Black woman to appear in U.S. quarter. Best known for her 1969 memoir, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", the first bestseller by an African American woman.
#NDC
#diversity
#BlackHistoryMonth
Diversity and inclusion are critical factors for any talent champion who wants to succeed in today's world. Dennis Kennedy and Angeles Valenciano,
@DiversityFirst
Founder and CEO, talk about creating equality in the workplace. Listen here:
Organizations should prioritize
#DEI
best practices in the workforce. This helps promote equitable and inclusive experiences for employees. Share with us how you celebrate
#diversitymonth
in your
#organization
?
Progression for an inclusive community! Read how the new visibility task force group will advise President Biden and other D.C. lawmakers on issues important to the AAPI community.
#DEI
#AAPI
#heritagemonth
#stopaapihate
We might invite everyone to the table but we have to let them truly be who they are while they are in that space. That is the true definition of
#inclusion
. During
@americaferrera
’s keynote, she challenges us to take the conversation on
#diversity
to new heights.
On behalf of the National Diversity Council, we stand against violence. Our hearts go out to the Asian community after the tragic loss of life that transpired in recent events in California.
Welcome Back to the National Diversity Council’s in-person events! Our guests' health and safety are our number one priority. Visit to view our COVID-19 event safety guidelines.
-Cornetta Levi, Healthcare Supervisor of Pharmacy, Chicago SW,
@Walgreens
speaks to the importance of community during times of crisis and social unrest.
#PathToEquity
Today we honor the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This year's theme is: “Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights.” Today and every day, inclusion matters.
For more information visit:
#DEI
#IDAHOBIT2022
October 27th is officially Dennis Kennedy day in
#Houston
, TX! We would like to take a second to thank our founder for believing in the the importance of
#diversity
and creating a platform for all of us to create change.
Creating a
#diverse
and, more importantly,
#inclusive
workspace is especially important to employees that identify as
#transgender
. Kay Mason gives us three tips to counter unintentional isolation following an employee's gender transition
#PrideWorldWide
#Diversity
and
#Inclusion
allows us to be the best version of ourselves in any space. Let’s continue working together to create better workplaces and communities around the
#world
: .
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, for his progression toward
#inclusion
. We celebrate his legacy and are proud to continue the effort of
#diversity
and inclusion.
Happy
#MLKDay
Today we celebrate ALL women who rise and achieve great things. We commemorate their social, economic and cultural achievements! Happy International Women's Day!
For more info and ways to celebrate:
#InternationalWomensDay
#EmbraceEquity
#RisingResilience
Our CEO Angeles Valenciano speaks at the Power of DEI session during the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas Conference (
@HWNT
).
#DEI
#HispanicHeritageMonth