The Partnership's Executive Council

The Partnership’s Executive Council

Representing some of the most recognizable companies and organizations nationally, the Executive Council is comprised of Human Resources, Talent Management, and Diversity & Inclusion leaders responsible for the design and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies within their respective organizations. The Executive Council is a forum for practitioners to share best practices and lessons learned, evaluate products and vendors, and stay abreast of thought-leadership within the field.

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FORMAT

Members of the Executive Council meet remotely for hands-on, peer-exchanged, and facilitated problem-solving sessions, held on alternating Fridays from 2-3 PM eastern time. Case studies and discussion topics are determined by the priorities of Executive Council members, and have focused on themes such as:

Supplier & Vendor Diversity
Developing A Strategic Narrative
Diverse Talent Acquisition

Inclusive Management Toolkits
Community and Association Partnerships
DEI in a global context

MEMBER BENEFITS

Our Executive Council connects members with one another, as well as providing ongoing access to vital and constantly evolving offerings including:

Full membership email listserv, Slack channel, and directory
Practitioner Library (recommendations for vendors/speakers/coaching/resources)
Two annual in-person receptions
Supported collection of benchmarking data around compensation, dept structure, etc.

Mechanisms for highlighting open positions and top talent
Guidance around organizational responses to national/world events
Priority slots for Partnership programs and events

MEMBERSHIP

The Partnership administers the Executive Council and facilitates the meetings. Membership is annual and follows the calendar year

Membership Fee: $5,000

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to recruitment@thepartnershipinc.org.

“The Partnership has significantly reduced my feelings of isolation in this DEIB space during such a tumultuous time, connecting me to leaders and talented professionals who have walked the walk for a longer period of time and can help see through this mucky water we are in!”

Leah Ben-Ami
Director of Learning, Development, & DEI, CarGurus

“My colleagues in the DEI arena speak a very distinct, unifying language. Iron sharpens iron, and this Council is contributing to my toolbox as I grow and evolve at EBSCO.”

Nikki Pardo
Chief Diversity Officer, EBSCO Information Services

“Council membership has been the perfect complement to a recent career change; this is an incredible network of talented professionals that come together and create a comfortable space providing consistent support, resources,
and inspiration.”

Lisa Smith-McQueenie
Director of DEI, WBUR

“Even as someone who has been in this field for a LONG time, the new learning from this group has been priceless. It is a greatly appreciated resource, both professionally and personally.”

Tracey West
Executive Director, Boston Lawyers Group