DEI Committee

  • Committee Charge:

    • Develop and track meaningful metrics and create benchmarks to embody the diversity, equity and inclusion goals stated by the Board of Directors

    • Evaluate the effectiveness of membership, training, conference and awards programs in supporting the Board's stated goals

    • Recommend strategies, policy changes and action steps to the Board that will advance efforts to achieve their stated goals

    • Recommend process improvements and programming to other committees that will elevate the opportunities and resources available to help build an inclusive and equitable public media system

    Current Initiatives:

    • Conducting systematic review of committee charges and effectiveness

    • Leading Opening Doors program development and implementation

    • Tracking organizational DEI metrics and benchmarks

    Strategic Leadership Role:

    • Advisory Function: Provides DEI lens evaluation and recommendations to all committees

    • Program Oversight: Leads implementation of diversity-focused initiatives

    • Accountability Framework: Develops metrics and benchmarks for organizational progress

DEI Committee

  • LaToya Dennis
    LaToya Dennis
    News Director Central Florida Public Media (810)610-9953
    Chair
  • Reginald Hardwick
    Reginald Hardwick
    News and Public Affairs Director Illinois Public Media (217)244-2773
    Member
  • Gabrielle Jones
    Gabrielle Jones
    Vice President of Content WNYC Radio (502)814-6560
    Member
  • Zoe McDonald
    Zoe McDonald
    Digital Producer Vermont Public
    Member
  • Ryan Vasquez
    News Director WWNO/WRKF (352)294-1500
    Member