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This panel discussed the importance of a strong network of diverse suppliers for all utility operations and how it impacted business resilience in 2020.

Change in organizational culture begins with top-level leadership. This panel discussed the difference between utility executives taking ownership versus buying into DE&I strategy, and how it impacts the overall culture of an organization.

“This is about providing opportunities for communities who have been historically disadvantaged, to have a chance at a decent life.”

“Quite simply, employees of diverse businesses reinvest and spend their wages to purchase goods and services where they live.”

“We have a commitment to build a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities we serve.”

“I’ve told our employees, don’t let a perfect conversation get in the way of a good conversation. I might use a word or say something that may not sound right but know my heart is in the right place.”

“From an investment standpoint, within the community, diverse business owners, and diverse suppliers, it’s a game changer. It creates a competitive environment that allows you to have local impact.”

“For every job that becomes available, two things have to happen. You have to present a diverse slate of people to interview for that job and have a diverse interviewing panel.”

His great-grandmother was Lewis Latimer’s sister. Conversation with former National Urban League president Hugh Price, along with Lewis Latimer House Museum executive director Ran Yan.

PUF's annual look at our industry's drive to diversify its workforce and spend, plus a very special conversation on diversity in history.