Reflective Government: How to Build and Develop a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer of Austin Texas, explains how he helped Austin build and develop its equity program, and how other local governments, no matter the size or region, can do the same.This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Resource Exploration.Resources:Austin’s DEI Home pageAustin’s Community Dashboard | Where city staff and residents connectAustin’s equity consultation or workshop requests | Where other local governments can seek help getting startedGovernment Alliance on Race and Equity tools and resources--About ICMAICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 12, 000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers membership, professional development programs, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training to thousands of city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: http://www.icma.orgFollow us on Social Media!Twitter: http://twitter.com/icmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICMAORG/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/icmaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/icmaorg/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICMAvideos