Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Given the increasingly multicultural nature of our community, nonprofit agencies and civic commissions need seasoned leaders with experience navigating complex challenges.
As a result, MLP considers Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a core competency of leadership. As leaders, it is our duty to set the standard by example because that’s what leaders do. Embracing these principles enables leaders to foster creation of equitable and inclusive environments, policies and practices as they do their important work for our community.
Driven by our values, MLP committed to creating change with the goal of justice for all. We recognized that no one person or organization can solve all of these complex issues. We conducted a DE&I survey to obtain feedback from all our graduates. We organized a diverse group of staff members, board members, and MLP graduates to begin listening to and understanding the voices of the victims of injustice. Together, they are helping MLP stay true to the commitment to bring about the cultural and tactical changes necessary.
Organizational and Cultural Integration and Accountability Team
Rosemary Puente
Class IX (2013)
Co-Chair
Otis "Scotty" Scott
Class XVI (2020)
Co-Chair
Committee Members
Susan Mustacchio
Berta Rodriguez
Angie Salinas
Mary Stefl
Pia Lomax
Michelle Harper
MLP Marketing Team
Mary Ann Beach
Class XVI (2020)
Co-Chair
Mike Gilliam
Class XV (2019)
Co-Chair
Committee Members
Sylvia Reyna
Ann Stevens
Terri Woods
MLP DEI Training Team
Vanessa J. Douglas
Class XV (2019)
Co-Chair
Committee Members
Cynthia Rocha
MLP Recruiting, Application and Selection Team
David Patrick
Class II (2006)
Co-Chair
JC Clapsaddle
Class XVI (2020)
Co-Chair
Committee Members
Sandra Banks Dance
Mike Gilliam
Paul Hoskins
Sylvia Reyna
Valerie Wilson