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

Creating Review Schedule

Establish systematic review of committee charges and effectiveness

Dashboard Development

Create metrics to focus on measurable outcomes while aligning with the work of other committees

Review PMJA's forward-facing language

Review website to encourage equity language that doesn't prohibit stations from participation

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
  • Gabrielle Jones
    Gabrielle Jones
    Vice President of Content WNYC Radio (502)814-6560
    Member
  • Zoe McDonald
    Zoe McDonald
    Digital Producer Vermont Public
    Member
  • Daylina Miller
    Daylina Miller
    Multimedia Journalist WUSF Public Media
    Member
  • Ryan Vasquez
    News Director WWNO/WRKF (352)294-1500
    Member