Equitable outcomes go beyond finding out who is overrepresented in our social systems; they are about creating real and lasting change that people experience and feel. And while many organizations want their outcomes to be equitable, they often confuse equity and equality, and lack the language to talk about what equity outcomes they want their data to drive. 

In this episode, staff from Evident Change's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department discuss the conversations organizations need to have before they begin data projects with a goal of creating equitable outcomes. You'll leave with a better understanding of how to examine questions like, does your organization have shared language and understanding of equity vs. equality? Where is your leadership in their equity journey? How can you build on what you've already done without leaving anyone behind? 

Organizational and culture change are hard but are very much possible, no matter where you're starting from. In this discussion, we focus on the difficulties organizations can face when doing data work through a racial equity lens, the benefits of equity for everyone, and how we can get past shame and blame to normalize discomfort and imperfection and work as a collective to create real and lasting transformation.

Guests:

Michele D. Harper, Chief Equity Officer

Kisha Freeman, DEI Manager

Marisol Martinez, Senior DEI Specialist

Host: 

Kathy Park, Chief Executive Officer