b'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee continues to evolve and provide valuable guidance and space for RCAC staff to grow in their understanding, The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)covered a variety of topics including Committee continues to evolve andmicroaggressions, giving feedback,respect and provide valuable guidance and space forcultural appropriation, DEI committeethoughtfulness on RCAC staff to grow in their understanding,history and strategic plan, and the respect and thoughtfulness on theirAmericans with Disabilities Act. Boardtheir individual individual DEI journeys.members Claudia OGrady, NalaniDEI journeys. In 2021 the committee held a virtualFujimori Kaina, Vickie Oldman and Rep. retreat to review its accomplishmentsAndrs Cano also participated in the over the last six years and to developsessions, sharing their backgrounds and strategic directions aligned with RCACshistory and answering staff questions. Strategic Framework. The committee willStaff were active in the remote platform focus on inclusion, empowerment andchat during all the listening sessions. continuous improvement.The platform provided a safe place for participants to ask questions, share ideas As remote work continued, theand consider difficult questions. Listening committee launched well-attendedsession attendance is consistently high; listening sessions for RCAC staff.an average 75 percent of RCAC staff These bi-monthly, voluntary sessionsattended the last four.2021 Rural Community Assistance Corporation Annual Report 11'