By: Sher Singh
NFBPWC’s JDEI Chair, dei@nfbpwc.org  

Committee Members: Alia Ismail, Monique Lee, Daneene Monroe Rusnak, Sondra Nunez 

Committee Mission:  The JDEI Committee works to build awareness for, and uphold the tenets of, the JDEI initiative that has a focus on:  

• Encouraging a diverse membership across generations, 

• Cultivating leaders from all walks of life and at every phase of their careers, 

• Creating a more vibrant space for virtual interactions that span across the nation and globe, and 

• Increasing our relevancy by aligning with like-minded organizations so that we can achieve our mission more fully. 

Events of Note Activity in 2023 Three Workshops  

Women & Resilience – Violence Against Women Under the Light of Justice – Looking at the “D” in JDEI, The 

Pillars of Diversity 

Events of Note Activity in 2024 Four Workshops 

The “E” in JDEI – Equity – Grief Workshop – Looking at the “I” in Inclusion – Celebration Invitation of All NFBPWC committees –  

The JDEI committee have worked above and beyond to engage our members, we had some impressive panelists and caught the attention of nonmembers. 

As committee chair, I have promoted BPW to different organizations and encouraged membership status. 

We post our events on the NFBPWC webpage and Monique has shared in her newsletter local, CA state, and internationally all we did. 

To Note:  

• The remaining committee members are interested in continuing the work we need to do on this subject.  

• My wish is that more BPW sisters become involved in this topic and attend our events. 

Our committee feels it is important for BPW to continue to have dialogue on this very important topic and its effects on women in the workplace and in all aspects of society.  

We must continue to support, bring awareness, and explore the opportunities for all women.