>I think that the jump start plan should include some statement that the goals are about expanding opportunities and removing barriers allowing all to show merit and earn their inclusion in project communities. I think some explicit statement is needed because many have been propagandized to believe that DEI programs mean that meritocracy is under attack.
To demonstrate that they are not mutually exclusive, there are many research reports and case studies on DEI and its positive impacts on communities, business, economy, and people. We could compile a list for ourselves to perhaps later include on the website as a reference. On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM Dave Fisher <w...@apache.org> wrote: > > > > On Mar 19, 2025, at 1:22 PM, Daniel Gruno <humbed...@apache.org> wrote: > > > > On 3/19/25 11:28, Ruth Suehle wrote: > > > Those of you who have read my board report for today's meeting will > have > > > seen that after a lengthy time of low activity, I'm pleased to appoint > > > Daniel Gruno to the role of VP, Diversity and Inclusion. He has been > > > working with Christian Grobmeier (and more recently, Melissa Logan has > > > joined) on plans to revive the work. I look forward to seeing their > work > > > and encourage anyone who is interested to pitch in! > > > > > > Ruth > > > > > Thank you for that introduction (and trust), Ruth, I appreciate it. > > > > It's very early days still, but I have written up a short plan or primer > for how I want to see the EDI committee working, as well as what I'd love > for us to try out. You can find it here: > > > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/EDI/2025+EDI+jumpstart+plan > > > > On April 1st, I intend to do some spring cleaning of the committee > structure, essentially doing a clean slate. I truly appreciate the work > that a ton of people have done in (and outside) this committee already, and > will welcome anyone who wants to stay on the committee. > > > > I'd also like to invite any other members or committers of the > foundation to volunteer for the committee, either by replying on this list > (which is a public mailing list, FYI) or by sending me a private reply with > your ASF username. > > > > This isn't paid work and you may get yelled at, but if you still want to > give it a go, maybe we can keep nudging the foundation in a more equitable, > accessible direction[1], and in turn benefit our users. > > > > Have a look at the jump-start plan and let me know what your thoughts > are. > > I think that the jump start plan should include some statement that the > goals are about expanding opportunities and removing barriers allowing all > to show merit and earn their inclusion in project communities. > > I think some explicit statement is needed because many have been > propagandized to believe that DEI programs mean that meritocracy is under > attack. > > Best, > Dave > > > > > With regards, > > Daniel. > > > > [1] Don't take this as a jab at our current status. We are awesome, > > and we can improve because we want to be...even more awesome. > >
