Driving Positive Change Through Business Leadership

Empowerment. Collaboration. Impact.

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accountability, Action & Sustainability (IDEAS) Committee fosters inclusive, equitable, and sustainable practices that empower businesses to create positive social, environmental, and economic impacts in our community.

The IDEAS Committee programs address the evolving challenges businesses face in fostering equity, accountability, and sustainability through:

  • Equipping businesses with tools to integrate inclusivity, sustainability, and accountability into strategies that drive impact and success.
  • Creating spaces for dialogue and shared learning on best practices in corporate responsibility, equity, and sustainability.
  • Promoting understanding and respect for diverse perspectives to cultivate a community where everyone feels valued.
  • Championing transformative practices that inspire others to embrace equity and sustainability in their operations.

Committee Leaders

CHAIR:

Staci Hering

Illinois Credit Union League & Envisant

Committee Members

Jason Altenbern – Little Friends
Audra Bonnet – Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Sharmila Fowler – The Red Lion Institute
Staci Hering – Illinois Credit Union League & Envisant
Susan Kane – diSonder Consulting Group

Beth Lopez – DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Sophia Luo – Xilin Association
Azizi Marshall – Content Studio Lab
Jason McNeil – Insperity
Ben Mjolsness – City of Naperville

Catherine Pawlowski – IKEA
Brittany Roback – BR Counseling, PC
Regina Rogers – Compassionate Edge
Dr. Geneace Williams – City of Naperville

Interested in joining? Apply Below.

Committee Application
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action & Sustainability Committee Members (left to right): Catherine Pawlowski (IKEA), Ben Mjolsness (City of Naperville), Brittany Roback (Inner Courage Counseling), Jason Altenbern (Little Friends), Azizi Marshall (Center for Creative Arts Therapy), Susan Kane (diSonder Consultation Group), Sharmila Fowler (The Red Lion Institute).

“The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action & Sustainability Committee offers a merged focus of purpose-driven community and culture building that will empower and equip our members with the space to learn, grow, and take action.” 

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