about us
About US
dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry and discrimination.
Since our founding in 1978, we have been successfully opposing bias, bigotry and discrimination wherever it occurs, including neighborhoods, schools, pulpits and workplaces throughout the region.
Our vision:
Challenging stereotypes. Celebrating differences. Creating justice.
Our mission:
To build a community dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry and all forms of discrimination.
OUR PRINCIPLES
WE BELIEVE IN
INCLUSION
We value the ideas, creativity and skills of people from diverse backgrounds.
INTEGRITY
We are unafraid to challenge norms and will take a stand on issues that matter.
JUSTICE
We work to build a community in which everyone is treated fairly and equally.
Potential for Change
We work with people to open minds and hearts to new ways of interacting with others.
BOARD LEADERSHIP
Barbara A. Johnson
Chair
Premier Health
Ian Simpson
Treasurer
Messer Construction Co.
Susan Cornett, Esq
Secretary
Thompson Hine, LLP
Mark A. Heitkamp
Executive Committee
Committee CareSource
Chris Hopper
Executive Committee
Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Matthew S. Sliver
Executive Committee
Catapult Creative
Brandon Artis
Soccer Shots Miami Valley
Chandra Attiken
connex HR, LLC
Matthew L. (Matt) Boaz
Wright State University
Amanda Burke
Aerotek
Nakia Lipscomb
LCNB National Bank
Dr. Scott Markland
Sinclair Community College
Melinda “Mimi” White
Montgomery County Environmental Services
Mary E. Tyler
Executive Director
NCCJ of Greater Dayton
SPONSORS AND FRIENDS OF THE ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP DINNER
Social Justice Champion
Premier Health
Equality Champions
CareSource Foundation
Catapult Creative
Dayton Power and Light Company
Morris Furniture Company, Inc.
Sinclair College
University of Dayton
Diversity Champions
Commuter Advertising
Dayton Business Journal
Economy Linen and Towel Service Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
Greater Dayton Regional Transit (RTA)
Houser Asphalt and Concrete
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton
Kettering Health Network
LION
Messer Construction Company
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
PNC Financial Services
Rose Family Philanthropic Fund
Thompson Hine, LLP
Inclusion Champions
Cox Media Group
Dayton Children’s Hospital
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Sheriff Department
Skanska USA Building, Inc.
The Weissman Group