Strategic Pla lan to Advance Racia ial Equit ity, , Div iversit ity and In Inclu lusion Zoo DEI I Actio ion Pla lan CORE Ext xternal l Poli olicie ies Su Subcommit ittee
Presentation outline 1. Zoo overview 2.0 2. Current initiatives 3. Plan development process 4. How we chose priorities 5. Priority actions (2) 6. Discussion questions 7. Next steps
About the Oregon Zoo
Funding
Current external equity initiatives
Current external equity initiatives Budget requested for: • Contracts with CBOs • Youth Advisory Council • Translation services • Surveys
Process for developing zoo plan Internal • Staff awareness (presentations, lunch and learns) • Staff survey • Volunteer survey • Manager discussion group • Executive team support • All-staff town hall
Process for developing zoo plan External
How we chose priorities • Asked stakeholders to prioritize • Consistent themes emerged • Impact statements – visioning • Identified barriers
External action priority 1 Goal B Metro meaningfully engages communities of color B1. Develop best practices and tools around engaging communities of color B2. Create a culture in which meaningful engagement is considered part of the zoo’s operations B3. Meaningfully collaborate with communities of color on the Integrated Conservation Action Plan (ICAP)
External action priority 2 Goal D Metro creates safe and welcoming services, programs and destinations D1. Welcome communities to the zoo D2. Create an inclusive and safe experience for communities of color
Discussion questions • How does this document resonate? • Are these actions in alignment with the priorities of your community? • What components of the plan do you think your community would be most invested in influencing?
Next steps • CORE internal policies subcommittee • Zoo Town Hall • Share with external stakeholders • Finalize draft • Approval June 2018
Thank you!
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