WHAT WE DO
As part of city government, the newly established Equity and Inclusion Department works innovatively and deliberately to advance access and opportunities for all residents of Lawrence with racial equity centered as a top priority. This requires intentionality regarding an equity lens being focused on the City’s budgeting process, service delivery, policy development, and resource distribution to see systemic change regarding how the City conducts business.
The Director of Equity and Inclusion serves in a critical role related to advancing systemic change that culminates in an equitable transformation that is easily identifiable and measurable. This is accomplished through elevating understanding surrounding historical inequities, root causes of racial disparities, and the adverse impact of race-neutral policies on historically marginalized communities. In a diverse organization and community, cross-cultural communication skills are critically important to advancing equity and inclusion in a holistic way.