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Each year, DAIP recognizes organizations and individuals who champion the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our community gathers each fall for our Annual Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion Awards Reception to honor the winners and explore timely and DEI topics.
In 2023, DAIP added a new award category–our first annual Linda Holmes Newton Legacy Award Winner to honor a seasoned DEI leader with 20+ years of experience (formally or informally) who embodies the legacy of DAIP’s trailblazing founder, Linda Newton.
For over 30 years, Linda has shaped the DEI landscape in the region, and today she is still impacting future generations of DEI leaders through leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and community service involvement. We are thrilled to be able to honor her in this way.
Nomination form closes on Tuesday, August 15th.
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For always representing the voices of the vulnerable—whether at BCBSRI, when testifying at the State House, or out in the community. For her ability to create a safe haven for expressing difficult views and feelings. For championing differences and making astute decisions regarding philanthropic efforts. For her work on campaigns and programs in support of at-risk demographics—often in partnership with community partners and nonprofits. For her advocacy for under – or uninsured Rhode Islanders. For her championship of DEIB principles both inside and outside BCBSRI.
For her dedication to health equity and creating access for vulnerable communities. For being a connector of people and resources through the Health Equity Institute. For bringing people to the table where there are gaps, and connecting groups to expand conversations. For being willing to sit with issues, discuss concerns face-to-face, and seek resolutions. For making space for all people to create, fail, and create again—which leads to progress. For her vulnerability and transparency. For bringing people together and always cheering on her peers.
For its long history of supporting organizations and events that recognize, celebrate, and empower diversity and inspire a sense of belonging. For investing time and energy in the aftermath of the pandemic to reconnect employees to the organization’s mission—and one another—through a series of initiatives focused on embracing and celebrating employees and improving organizational communication and connection. For expanding investments in DEI initiatives across the organization internally, as well as externally by investing in events and projects of community nonprofit partners.
Diversity and Inclusion Professionals (DAIP) is a 501c3 that offers timely educational programming, resources and networking opportunities across sectors and industries to explore diversity, equity, and inclusion as crucial elements of business and community success.
Kevin Matta (he, him, his) is a strategic differentiator, comfortable challenging the status quo, and brings both passion and experience to ensure client success and human engagement with his brilliant ability to make connections.
Kevin’s interest in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work developed as he witnessed his parents encounter inequities and injustices while navigating the American healthcare and workplace landscape. His passion for this work continues to be strengthened by the systemic injustices people around the world continue to experience.
Kevin serves as president of DAIP’s board of directors.