Whether you’re an experienced DEI leader or new to the field, DAIP offers programming to help you hone your skills, broaden your perspective, and leave you inspired to forge ahead with this important work.
If you’re feeling incredibly stressed right now, you’re not alone. When you combine a lifetime of varying levels of lived trauma, professional challenges resulting from constant pushback to challenging the status quo, and near-constant access to an alarming news cycle, it’s easy to see why DEI and HR professionals (and the colleagues and communities that …
Join DAIP virtually as we highlight BIPOC leaders and changemakers who are bringing power-shifting solutions to their work in Rhode Island communities. Since DAIP is framing all of our 2023 programming around transformative action, this Black History Month we’re focusing on Black Futures, and amplifying the work of leaders who are challenging the status quo …
DAIP is partnering with United Way of Rhode Island to host our first Diversity Links networking event for 2023. Join us in person to engage in a guided conversation and connect with talented DEI-minded professionals from various organizations and industries. Click here to register! Tickets are limited.
Do you manage other team members within your current role? Are you concerned about your current state of mental health, or that of your coworkers? You’re not alone. Nearly one in five Americans live with a mental health condition, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That presents challenges that must be acknowledged by …
Join DAIP for a virtual conversation with legal experts ahead of the SCOTUS decisions in two cases that will determine the constitutionality of race-conscious university admissions policies, which is often referred to as affirmative action. Since the 1960s and 70s, affirmative action has led to increased equity in the admissions process, more diverse student bodies, …
Feeling stressed about the recent SCOTUS decisions related to affirmative action? Would you like the opportunity to share space with other folks considering the potential implications on your workplace? Some questions that are already coming up within our community include: How can companies make sure their dedication to DEI efforts remain steadfast while progress is …
DAIP is partnering with Rhode Island College to host our summer Diversity Links networking event. Join us in person to engage in a guided conversation and connect with talented DEI-minded professionals from various organizations and industries. Lite bites and drinks will be served. Experience Level: This event is relevant for all levels of experience. Cost: $35 …
Join the DAIP community to celebrate our 2023 Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion Award winners! This year’s gathering will honor our 2023 award winners: Michelle Wilson (Individual Award Winner), Coastal1 Credit Union (Organizational Award Winner), and Carolyn Belisle (our inaugural Linda Newton Legacy Award winner)! The reception will feature: Live music, hors d’oeuvres & cash …
The holiday season can be a joyous time, but it also brings its fair share of stressors and challenges. Join DAIP virtually on December 5th for an Unfiltered Coffee Chat facilitated by Vanessa Vigil (belonging & equity coordinator at Lifespan), Greg Brunson (diversity outreach coordinator at Butler Hospital), and Daphney Afolabi (licensed clinical social worker). …
Join us for an enlightening evening of film and conversation in recognition of Black History Month. DAIP is hosting a special program in honor of black excellence and community resilience at United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) on Monday, February 26th, for a screening & discussion around the documentary "Silver Dollar Road." The film tells …
About the Event: Join us for an in-person event uniting DEI professionals. Dive into curated conversations, hear briefly from industry experts, connect with peers across industries, and enjoy networking over lite bites and drinks. At this peer-driven enjoyable event, networking effortlessly merges with meaningful connections. Experience Level: This event is relevant for all levels of experience. …
Join us for DAIP’s Diversity Links summer social! Diversity Links is a way for you to make meaningful connections with individuals across many business sectors who share a passion for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We keep this evening unstructured with brief remarks so that you can make of the evening what you want! Register …
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.