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:

Susan Kane

diSonder Consulting Group

VICE CHAIR:

Staci Hering

Illinois Credit Union League & Envisant

We have a dedicated group of volunteers serving on our committee; find out who they are.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action & Sustainability Committee Members
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.”