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

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