The mission of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is to help promote and advance all voices within the BIPOC community in West Des Moines – and the State of Iowa and to put a spotlight on West Des Moines as the most inclusive city in the world. We welcome all ideas and perspectives and know that collaboration among a wide variety of groups with different backgrounds leads to a stronger community.
The WDM Chamber DEI Committee is led by attorney, entrepreneur, and Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Athene, Angela Jackson. The committee meets once a month to discuss initiatives including:
Watch this video to learn more about why leaders across the community prioritize diversity, equity & inclusion.
“This is one of the most gratifying volunteer opportunities I’ve ever had.” – Bobbi Segura, Women Lead Change