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A message from RIMS DEI Advisory Council:

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the incredible sponsors, partners, volunteers, speakers, and attendees who contributed to an impactful, memorable, and successful DEI program at RISKWORLD in San Diego!

Your support, dedication, and passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion have truly made a difference. Together, we are driving positive change and fostering a more inclusive future.

Here's to continuing this important journey together! 

DEI RW24 Slideshow

Congratulations to the RIMS Ontario Chapter for winning the inaugural DEI Chapter Leadership Award in 2024!

Chapter Resources

DEI Chapter Toolkit (revised June 2024)

Learn How to Start a DEI Program in your Chapter



 

 

 


2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council

Our purpose is to advise and support the advancement of DEIAB+ throughout the Society.

The Council composed of risk professionals from various industries, helps create a culture and practice of DEIAB+ through education, resources, and outreach for RIMS Chapter, members, and volunteers. 

Carnell Jones, Chair Risk Manager Trinitas Ventures Chapter: Chicago Trinitas Ventures
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Neil Colclough, Vice Chair Senior Director, Risk Management Inspirato LLC Rocky Mountain Chapter Inspirato LLC
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Melinda Yee-Dong Director of Risk Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. Chapter: Los Angeles Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
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Tandeka Nomvete Director of External Engagement Spencer Educational Foundation Chapter: Atlanta Spencer Educational Foundation
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Darius Anderson Risk Manager Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Chapter: Wisconsin Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
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Angela Taylor Strategic Client Engagement Leader WTW Chapter: Carolinas WTW
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Tara Lessard-Webb Director Corporate Governance Intact Insurance Chapter: Ontario Chapter Intact Insurance
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Jacob Toner Director of Risk & Intelligence Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Chapter: New Zealand and Pacific Islands Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai
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Jacob Toner is the Director of Risk & Intelligence at Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) in New Zealand, leading enterprise risk management and quality, safety & risk data insight for New Zealand’s largest healthcare provider.  Jacob has a background in risk management and project & programme management quality assurance largely in the public sector.  Jacob holds a Masters in Public Policy from Victoria University.  Jacob is the co-founder of ADHB’s Rainbow Employee Network.

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I joined the Council to help contribute to making the risk industry welcoming and diverse.  Risk management is a multi-disciplinary field, and diversity is a strength to our practice.  RIMS as a leading organisation in the industry has an outsized role to play.  Closer to home I've founded an LGBTQI+ employee resource group, and created a process for identifying and responding to incidents of racism.
Cheyenne Ross Chief Compliance Officer eternalHealth eternalHealth
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Sumrati Tickoo Director Risk Finance True Blue Inc Indiana True Blue Inc
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Andrew Bass, RIMS Staff Art & Production Manager RIMS RIMS
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Cherise Papadopolo, Staff Liaison Director, DEI, People & Culture – Staff Liaison RIMS RIMS
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Christie Weinstein, Board Liaison Director of Risk Management Honeywell International Inc Honeywell International Inc
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2024 Diversity Calendar

Use the calendar as a guide to make sure you remember all the important holidays and monthly observances throughout the year when planning your next event.