Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Purpose
The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is responsible for ensuring continuing progress toward the vision of the Chamber’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative. The Committee will set priorities and provide guidance to GVC in the design and implementation of a dynamic suite of activities and resources to help members and non-member businesses gain the skills necessary to meet the needs of and reflect the diverse communities they serve, recognizing that truly effective equity and diversity work is never finished.
Stacey Smith
DEI Committee Chair
Objectives
- Develop an annual DEI Action Plan, setting priorities based on the pillars of the GVC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative: leadership support, assessment, professional development, communication, program development, and workforce development.
- Convening the business community around addressing systemic racism.
- Assist the GVC Board and other committees in incorporating equity and diversity into the Chamber’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Participate in the design and implementation of a Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows program.
Monitor the progress and process of equity and diversity work at GVC. - Maintain a global and inclusive view of diversity.
Meetings
This committee meets quarterly with more frequent meetings called when needed. Meetings are closed to the public at this time.
Term Limits
Committee members serve three-year terms.
2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Stacey Smith
ControlTek, Inc
Principal
Cadie Dye
PointNorth
Director of Strategy
Emily Rose Whipple
Rivermark Community Credit Union
Asst Branch Manager
Jen Coyne
Co-Founder & CEO
The PEAK Fleet
Jim West
Jim West Commercial Real Estate | Wise Move
Commerical Real Estate Broker
Kevin Getch
Webfor
Founder + Director of Digital Strategy