Dr. Dorceta Taylor’s talk will examine the extent to which environmental organizations report diversity data. It will also examine differences in the wages of male and female as well as minority and non-minority executives in environmental organizations.

In 2014, Taylor authored a report, “The State of Diversity in Environmental Organizations: Mainstream NGOs, Foundations & Government Agencies,” seen as the most comprehensive report on diversity in the environmental movement.

It surveyed 191 environmental non-profits, 74 government environmental agencies, and 28 leading environmental grant making foundations to investigate their gender and racial diversity composition, the majority of which state diversification as a “value.” The study included confidential interviews of 21 environmental leaders from diverse backgrounds and experience.

The failure of environmental organizations and agencies to increase recruitment and retention of people of color comes despite the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on communities of color and the fact that people of color poll higher than whites in support for environmental issues.

The report can be viewed here.

with Dr. Dorceta Taylor
Wednesday, February 27, 5:30-7pm, reception to follow
Registration is requested as space is limited. Free, donations appreciated.