The IBA is thrilled to partner with PHLDiversity in creating a series of programs to appeal to, celebrate and include diverse segments of the population, as well as establish goal-benchmarks we would like to meet in expanding diversity amongst our membership and board.
This initiative will begin with a yearly three-session series, titled “Intersections,” repeated for three years, each of which focuses on collaboration with and celebration of three discrete, diverse segments in Philadelphia, namely: the African American, Asian American, and Hispanic American communities.
Our IBA Diversity Subcommittee, led by Greg DeShields, includes community members from Comcast, PAFA, The Tactile Group, Webjunto, YIKES, sole proprietors, and more. We are currently looking to populate this important Subcommittee with more community thought leaders. As we make decisions, we also plan to concentrate on intersectionality with other diverse segments of the population, like the trans community.
The IBA is committed to making every decision through the lens of Diversity and Inclusion, whether it’s populating a panel or committee, through our marketing efforts or within any other aspect of the organization.
We thank PHL Diversity & the PHL CVB for their generous support and investment in this important initiative.
View upcoming Intersections events.
About the IBA D&I Committee:
The IBA Diversity and Inclusion Committee brings together members of the IBA Community who are engaged in diversity outreach initiatives.The Committee meets to discuss, communicate and create collaborations in ongoing and upcoming initiatives and events that support the goal of enhancing the environment for diversity, inclusion, and equity on many levels across the IBA Board, membership, and greater LGBT community.
Committee Members:
Rafael Perez – Do It Better Wellness/The Business Route
Greg DeShields – PHLDiversity
Brittany Benjamin – PHLDiversity
Roz Sutch – Drucker & Scaccetti
Keisha Price – Drucker & Scaccetti
Maggie Lee – Flow State Coffee Bar
Marc Coleman – The Tactile Group
Tracy Levesque – YIKES! Inc.
Thom Duffy – Thom Duffy Fine Arts
Alba Guzman – Comcast
Liz Brown – WebJunto
Jason Evans – University of Pennsylvania
Shaun Miller – The Art Shop