Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.

People First Language Guide

The purpose of the People First Language Guide is to help League volunteers and staff use people-first language and avoid terminology with negative, dehumanizing connotations. This guide aims to standardize the terminology used by staff, volunteers, and local Leagues in both our advocacy and educational work.

DEI Committee Members, 2025-2026

Co-Chair: Ninochka McTaggart, LWV Greater Los Angeles

Co-Chair: Gena Davis, LWV Greater Los Angeles

Darlene Evans, LWV Santa Monica

Laura Hernandez, LWV Ventura County

Maya Paley, LWV Greater Los Angeles

Sharon Stone, LWV Sacramento County

Interested in joining the LWVC DEI listserv? Please email dei [at] lwvc.org.