Framework for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Transform County Government
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VideoIn this session county leaders will discuss how counties of all sizes can advance equity as employers, policymakers, investors and partners.Framework for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Transform County GovernmentJuly 23, 2022July 23, 2022, 12:15 pm
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Framework for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Transform County Government
Counties play a critical role in building healthy and vibrant communities. The uneven impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across different communities crystallized the disparities that can exist within a county. County leaders are well-positioned to resolve these disparities through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. By embracing these principles, county leaders create the conditions that allow all residents to reach their fullest potential. In this session county leaders will discuss how counties of all sizes can advance equity as employers, policymakers, investors and partners.
In this session county leaders will discuss how counties of all sizes can advance equity as employers, policymakers, investors and partners.2022-07-23Video2022-08-01
Counties play a critical role in building healthy and vibrant communities. The uneven impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across different communities crystallized the disparities that can exist within a county. County leaders are well-positioned to resolve these disparities through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. By embracing these principles, county leaders create the conditions that allow all residents to reach their fullest potential. In this session county leaders will discuss how counties of all sizes can advance equity as employers, policymakers, investors and partners.
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