Enlightenment Working Group
Recognition Working Group
DEI Task Force Potpourri
100
The Enlightenment Working Group of the DEI Task Force focuses on THESE THREE AREAS that help to teach each one to reach one.
What are Training, Education, and Outreach?
100
THIS HONOR recognizes the outstanding equity and inclusion programs or policies of IBTTA member organizations -- one for the public sector and one for the private sector, annually.
What is the IBTTA DEI Award?
100
Commissioned in 2020, THIS was the initial name of the DEI Task Force.
What is the Task Force on Diversity, Social, and Racial Inclusion?
200
Held both in-person and virtually, THESE DEI conversations allow IBTTA members to listen and learn from one another in a no judgment zone.
What is safe space?
200
"Recognition" helps to guarantee that at least THIS PERCENTAGE of the funds raised for IBTTA Foundation's annual scholarship is awarded to deserving Students of Color enrolled in HBCUs.
(Hint: Each student is granted $5,000, so your donations are always welcome!)
What is 20%?
200
THESE TWO members of the Board currently serve as Co-Chairs of the 2023 DEI Task Force.
Who are Joi Dean and Jeff Miller?
300
Members of the IBTTA Book Club adopted THIS PHRASE in 2023 when it added documentaries, podcasts, films, and other media in addition to literary works to its list for group discussions.
What is "It's not just books anymore"?
300
THIS Second VP of the Board is CEO of the agency whose Business Diversity Program was IBTTA's first DEI Award winner in 2021.
Who is James Hofmann (of NTTA)?
300
Over the last three years, the following leaders have all served in THIS ROLE for the DEI Task Force:
Carolyn Brown (Windsor Detroit Borderlink Limited), Tawnya Freund (ViaPlus), Bryan Homayouni (CFX), Brad Humphrey (HNTB), Sheryl Johnson (Richmond MTA), John Keller (NJTA), and DeeAnne Vickery (CTRMA).
What is Momentum Leader?
400
"Enlightenment" is planning to expand the initiative of nurturing IBTTA's partnerships with other associations that share a common dedication to inclusion and belonging, like our first DEI partnership with THIS transportation association.
What is COMTO (Conference of Minority Transportation Officials)?
400
At the 2023 Communications, HR & Legal Workshop in Norfolk, Virginia, "Recognition" instituted THIS PROGRAM where local HBCU students meet and network with IBTTA "Ambassadors" during IBTTA events.
What is the IBTTA Experience?
400
In its infancy, along with Best Practices (which is now under Recognition), a third Working Group included THIS AREA OF FOCUS (which is now under Enlightenment).
What is "Growth"?
500
THIS founding DEI Task Force Co-chair was instrumental in IBTTA's implementation of a culturally-inclusive calendar, which raises awareness within IBTTA of holidays and observances of all cultures.
Who is Ferzan Ahmed?
500
Soon, in 2023, "Recognition" plans to introduce networking activities to benefit THIS SPECIFIC GROUP of business entities who experience unique and challenging issues of access in the industry.
What are DBEs?
500
(Humbly, but boldly) The DEI Task Force is the most important group within IBTTA because it ensures the Board of Directors carries out THIS STRATEGIC OUTCOME.
What is Outcome 2: IBTTA Promotes and Exemplifies Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?
Congratulations and keep up the great work!