Goal
To foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across prevention efforts within Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA) is committed to promoting equality and integrity for all individuals, regardless of their race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristic. We firmly believe that discrimination of any kind has no place in our society, let alone in the field of substance abuse and misuse prevention, and we have zero tolerance towards any form of discrimination or harassment within our organization. We strive to create and maintain a safe and inclusive environment for everyone involved in our mission, and we are dedicated to upholding these values in all aspects of our work.
“True diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging can only be achieved when every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.”
The importance of CPA’s DEIB committee is that it represents every individual. This quote perfectly summarizes the need to hear everyone’s ideas and opinions so that decisions made are in the best interest of all. Embracing diversity, promoting equity, fostering inclusion, and encouraging a sense of belonging will create a committee that truly reflects the community it serves
Objectives
1) Program – ensure programs and activities offered and promoted by CPA are diverse and inclusive.
2) Conference – identify diverse organizations to promote CPA membership, conference attendees, and speakers.
3) Communication – ensure inclusive and intentional language is reflected in all social media and print representing CPA.
4) Governance – committee serves as a resource for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within CPA.
5) Engagement – with diverse communities
- Locating communities and connecting
- Outreach and invitations to communities
- Identify barriers to connecting
- Create templates to share
- Build a bridge for communities to connect with CPA too feel welcome with a sense of belonging
Chairperson
Kristina Jeanty
Meeting Details
Monthly on the 1st Monday, from 12:00-1:00 p.m., via Zoom
Time Commitment
2-3 hours per month, including the meeting time