The DEI Idea Exchange

Thought Leadership that Fosters an Inclusive Workplace in Congress

Text about leadership dev and DEI. in progress.

Decentering Whiteness in Congress and Beyond: a 5-Point Equity Commitment Framework

Jocelyn is a humanistic leadership practitioner and rising scholar on a mission to create a more just and equitable world. For most...

Webinar: A New Approach to Diversity on Capitol Hill

A conversation with the authors of Building and Maintaining a Diverse and Inclusive Congressional Office: An Introductory Guide for Congress

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Begins with an Equity-Centered Job Description

By Maribel Duran, Leadership and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisor The year 2020 will be remembered as one of the most...

2020 May Force The Hill to Recognize Its Ableism Problem

October 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, yet the 2019 employment rate for people with...

Belonging & Unity: Steps Towards Cultivating a Healthy Democracy and Social Cohesion

It’s December 2020, and we are at a critical inflection point. We hold in our hands both a sacred opportunity and the promise of our...

Lessons and Examples in Building DEIB-Rich Workplaces

As the former Director of USOPM, Katherine observed the commitment and dedication of public employees. She believes that employees are...

Toward a More Perfect Union: Inclusion in Congressional Offices

This is the first in a series of blogs by Mark Sobol that focus on how diversity and inclusion leads to a more effective Congress and...

Making Congress a Workplace that Reflects our Democratic Ideals

Institutions are only as strong as the people who run them, and their ability to work effectively as a team. For a number of years,...

A New Coalition to Build a Congress that Looks Like America