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This , join us in honoring and celebrating the diverse contributions of our + public servants nationwide who are committed to building , , and a more for all. Thank you for your service!

May 7-13 is ! Join us in celebrating the diverse contributions of our over 20 million public servants nationwide! Thank you for your service & commitment to sustaining America for all!

In recognition of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us in honoring and celebrating the contributions of AANHPI dedicated to building , , and a more . Thank you for your service and commitment!

This join us in celebrating & honoring the contributions of women in dedicated to building & ! Thank you for your service and leadership!

In honor of , join us in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Black dedicated to building more and creating a more . Thank you for your service and commitment!

Much appreciation to our partners at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and others committed to supporting Black leadership in and improving !

In commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we would like to commend all who are committed to building a more just, equitable, and inclusive society that reflects the full strength and diversity of this country. Thank you for your service and leadership.

LIVE NOW: Fireside Chat on Nurturing a Culture of Diversity on Capitol Hill with Michelle Lopes Maldonado & Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) President & CEO Madalene Mielke hosted in partnership with CHCI

Tune in now for career resources tools and resources & join the discussion on building on the Hill

Livestream the event here:

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We are proud to partner with CHCI to host a Fireside Chat this Wednesday, November 30th at 5pm with our own Michelle Lopes Maldonado and Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) President and CEO Madalene Mielke.

RSVP to learn more about career tools and resources for workplace wellbeing and join the conversation around building on Capitol Hill and state and district offices!

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/CHCICSF2022

OR watch the livestream the day of the event here: https://www.instagram.com/chcidc/

Although people of color make up 40% of the US population, they account for only 18% of US House top staffers and only 11% of US Senate top staff according to the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

Creating a more will require prioritizing diversity in hiring Congressional top staffers. To learn more about building , be sure to check out Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies' latest campaign encouraging new and returning members of Congress to hire diverse top staff, from their chiefs of staff to their legislative directors, communications directors and more.

For more information, visit Diversityonthehill.jointcenter.org

Happy Indigenous / ! Join us in recognizing the contributions of native and indigenous public servants to building & . Thank you for your service!

If you’re serious about gaining traction in DEIB, here are 5 Equity Mindset Commitments to consider for building inclusive and responsive government workplaces.

Building inclusion and belonging into the workplace = promoting growth and support for all employees. Inclusive workplaces are not just healthier environments. They are more effective and responsive to the communities they serve.

Building a system that welcomes people is essential to creating a government workforce that looks like the people they serve!

To learn more about strategies for addressing systemic barriers to equity, check out the latest blog from our Advisory Council member Laura Maristany

https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/10/14/equity-inclusion-and-the-bottom-line/

There’s a long history of discrimination and exclusion of people and staff with disabilities on Capitol Hill–something that absolutely must be named and addressed as a part of our work to transform how we see DEIB in government spaces.

An understanding of DEIB is important for governments internally in how they run their offices, and externally in how they develop equity-based policies. Good governance: equal access and understanding community needs, is baked into the principles of DEIB. Not sure where to start? Head to our website at RepDemocracy.org!

“Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in public sector hiring aren’t just a matter of doing something that seems fair and right. It’s also smart governance” - Katherine Barrett & Richard Greene. Read more about the ways state & local governments are working to build

Building a More Diverse Public Sector Hiring Pipeline Local governments are rethinking how they go about connecting with job candidates. “It’s just not enough to post a position and then say we have no qualified diverse talent,” says one official.

We would like to take the time to highlight Rebecca Cokley, a member of the Advisory Council at Representative Democracy and champion for DEIB. Rebecca is a fierce disability rights advocate, movement builder and strategic political adviser. Read her suggestions for making the Hill more inclusive for people with disabilities. https://www.repdemocracy.org/post/2020-may-force-the-hill-to-recognize-its-ableism-problem

According to Joint Center's latest report, only 18% of all top House staff are people of color, a 4.3% ⬆️ from 2018. However, this is still not reflective of America’s diversity.

We are proud to support efforts by the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Joint Center “to help connect candidates to careers at all organizational levels with Congress,” and to drive highlighting the need for . Thank you for your service & commitment!

New report finds House offices lack diversity A new report has found a staggering lack of racial diversity among top staff members in the U.S. House of Representatives. Despite people of color making up 40 percent of the country’s population, …

In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting a staff edition on, “Understanding Reasonable Accommodations” on Tuesday, October 11 at 12 p.m. Register today!

Webinar Registration - Zoom

Showing Hill staffers they belong = intentionally implementing strategies and commitments in government workplaces! Representative Democracy is a resource and partner to help you get there!
https://rollcall.com/2022/09/29/how-to-help-future-staffers-find-congress-show-them-they-belong/

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Swipe through to learn about the current status of people with disabilities working in government, and how states and policymakers can play a role as a model employer of people with disabilities to create a workforce that reflects the full diversity of their constituencies.

Today we’re kicking off National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join us as we raise awareness and share data, resources, and innovative solutions for making government workplaces more inclusive for staff with disabilities. Stay tuned!

LatinasRepresent virtual Latinas Represent Summit will be taking place this Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 AM to 4 PM (EST)! Register today, you do not want to miss out!

Latinas Represent Summit Join us in building a more reflective democracy by increasing the number and diversity of Latinas in elected office. We are hosting the Latinas Represent Summit to energize, connect, and empower everyone who cares about getting more and more diverse Latinas in elected office.

Establishing an ecosystem of diverse talent in ALL levels of public service is critical - from elected officials to the people they hire. Learn more about building & here: https://www.repdemocracy.org/idea-exchange
https://www.repdemocracy.org/idea-exchange

We’re here as a resource to help government workplaces define, design, and implement DEIB principles and strategies into their structures in a meaningful, authentic way. Learn more at RepDemocracy.org.

To effectively and equitably serve an increasingly diverse country, is paramount and USDA’s new Strategic Plan & Equity Commission are a step in the right direction. Learn more about the plan here!

USDA Releases its Strategic Roadmap for Increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 – Today, in support of Executive Order 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce (EO 14035), Agriculture Secretary Thomas J.

Congratulations Liza Acevedo on your new role as communications director for the second gentleman, Doug Emhoff. From city and state government to national roles, your communication expertise has shaped public dialogues. Thank you for your continued public service and example of representative leadership. The Second Gentleman is lucky to have your strategic counsel!

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/latina-new-communications-director-second-gentleman-doug-emhoff-rcna46952

A Latina is the new communications director for second gentleman Doug Emhoff Liza Acevedo was recently the deputy press secretary for the Department of Homeland Security.

is a celebration but also a time of reflection on the work needed to advance the Latino community.

Diverse leadership is critical to strengthening our democracy and understanding the scope of the disparity is the first step towards formulating solutions.

Shout out to House Office of Diversity and Inclusion and others doing this work day in and day out: NALEO Educational Fund's Staff Up program; Pay Our Interns; CHSADC; The CHLI; CHCI and those mentoring and advancing Latino staffers on the Hill!

https://diversity.house.gov/diversity-house

Three pillars drive our people-centered and community-driven approach to support and promote authentic DEIB practices across government service.

Learn more at RepDemocracy.org.