The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee promotes PDA values to reflect its stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The committee’s primary imperatives are to ensure diverse representation in PDA branded activities and to support PDA committees in their recruitment of diverse members.

• The Private Directors Association believes that Diverse and Inclusive Private Company Boards of Directors and Advisors make better decisions.

• The Private Directors Association encourages its members to advocate for Diversity and Inclusion on all of the Boards upon which they serve.

• The Private Directors Association invites all people interested in Board Service to join and actively participate in the Association.

• The Private Directors Association provides education on the values of Diversity and Inclusion as part of all Private Company Boards of Directors and Advisors.

• The Private Directors Association organization incorporates diverse leadership at its National and Chapter levels.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee promotes PDA values to reflect its stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The committee’s primary imperatives are to ensure diverse representation in PDA branded activities and to support PDA committees in their recruitment of diverse members.

Leadership

	Sherrin Ross Ingram DEI Committee Co-Chair LinkedIn
	Kim Theiss DEI Committee Co-Chair LinkedIn

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Additional Resources 

The Purpose of Values to Support the Board's Mission Statement

How To Start the DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Conversation in the Boardroom

Avoiding Change in the Boardroom

The Cost of NotImplementing Diversity

Benefits of Board Diversity