Diversity & Inclusion Professionals

Upcoming Events

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.

Diversity Links Meet-up, in partnership with The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company

One Beacon Centre One Beacon Centre, Warwick, RI

  DAIP is partnering with Beacon Mutual to host our first Diversity Links networking event since before the start of the pandemic. Join us in person to engage in a guided conversation and connect with talented DEI-minded professionals from various organizations and industries. Experience Level: This event is relevant for all levels of experience.

Thought Leader Series: The Ecology of Diversity with Dr. Norm in partnership with AMICA

Attend virtually or in-person at Amica’s Lincoln campus

Is your organization increasing your DEI efforts? In partnership with Amica, Dr. Norm Jones will host a workshop called The Ecology of Diversity to offer a leadership framework that helps every individual within an organization map out their desired change toward greater inclusion and equity. Join us to explore what this work looks like within …

Unfiltered Coffee Chat

Virtual, over Zoom

Join us to engage in conversation with other individuals that are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Unfiltered Coffee Chats provide an opportunity for open connection and dialogue that is so crucial for our work. We invite you to come as you are, share space and contribute your questions and ideas. Experience Level: This event …

DAIP’s Annual Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Bryant University Bello Center - Stepan Grand Hall 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI

Each year, DAIP invites our community to celebrate our Annual Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion Award winners and learn from thought leaders who are shaping today’s conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us on November 18 for this year’s gathering, to honor the 2022 award winners, Angela Bannerman Ankoma (Individual Award Winner) and Amos …

(In-person) DAIP’s 12th Annual Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Hope Events on Main 999 Main Street, Pawtucket

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 …

Kevin Matta

President

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.