Diversity & Inclusion
The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as organizational values. We recognize the fundamental relationship between these values and thriving communities.
OCPC commits to reflecting these values in all its work does and strives to uphold these values in all facets of organizational operations.
In order to help ensure OCPC is living its values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it has embarked upon the creation of a taskforce to help guide the organization and requires staff to regularly participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings. Additionally, OCPC seeks out opportunities to partner with community, state and national organizations whose purpose is promoting the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Reflection, Opportunity, and Action (ROA) Task Force
OCPC established the Reflection, Opportunity, and Action (ROA) Task Force with the aim of identifying opportunities for the organization to deepen its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work and public engagement it conducts. Part of the ROA’s objective was the development of a mission statement that outlines OCPC’s pledge for doing better and to take action to promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The mission of OCPC’s Reflection, Opportunity, and Action (ROA) Task Force is to reflect on how we work (both internally and externally), identify opportunities for doing better, and take action – ensuring that our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion remains strong.
Our vision is one in which OCPC continues to be regarded as a partner and asset to communities in our region. Communities turn to us for planning support and information, knowing that everyone is included both in planning processes and in decision-making. All members of our communities feel valued and receive benefit from our work.
To realize our vision and implement our mission, we will do the following:
- Continuously review our public participation methods to ensure we hear from people and organizations within our region, particularly from populations traditionally
- Continue to proactively build our stakeholder community, identifying diverse organizations and people to engage in public participation and decision-making
- Develop opportunities intentionally focused on inclusion that provide a platform for underrepresented communities to be heard and through which their voices are reflected in OCPC’s work.
- Foster participation internally so that all staff feel empowered to share ideas, concerns, and thoughts at any time.
- Create opportunities around the themes of inclusive public participation, community empowerment, and cultural competency.
This statement will be reviewed annually. Progress will be reported quarterly to the OCPC Council.
If you would like to know more about OCPC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please reach out to our Executive Director, Mary Waldron.
Old Colony Planning Council provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
