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.
DEI Workshop from LWVC Convention 2021
Interested in continuing the DEI conversation and work within your League? Join our Basecamp group for discussions and resources! Send us an email at dei [at] lwvc.org.
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 Task Force Members
Adena Ishii, LWV Berkeley/Albany/Emeryville
Gloria Chun Hoo, LWV San Jose/Santa Clara
Sharon Stone, LWV Sacramento County
