about us
About US
dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry and discrimination.
Since our founding in 1978, we have been successfully opposing bias, bigotry and discrimination wherever it occurs, including neighborhoods, schools, pulpits and workplaces throughout the region.
Our vision:
Thriving, equitable communities where diversity is celebrated.
Our mission:
To educate and empower communities to eliminate bias, bigotry, and all
forms of discrimination.
We Believe In
Our Core Values
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We integrate DEI into our daily practice and conversations.
Passion:
We are driven by our passion to create a positive impact.
Accountability:
We practice accountability for our actions and take our mission and commitments seriously.
Ethics:
We commit to integrity and place ethics at the heart of everything we do.
Continuous Learning:
We are dedicated to continuous learning to ensure we are aware of emerging information and maintain best practices. This allows us to maintain our expertise in ever-changing times.
Trust:
We are committed to building relationships rooted in honesty, trust, accountability, safety, and transparency.
Collaboration:
We actively promote collaboration with partners and the community to strengthen our mission.
Board Leadership

Reva Cosby
Mongtomery County ESC

Brianna Damico
Clark Schaefer Hackett

Shelli DiFranco
Five Rivers MetroParks

Donna Haller

Nakia Lipsomb
Secretary
The Dayton Foundation

David Long
The Miami Valley School

Adrienne Mesker, CPA
Windes

Judge Walter H. Rice
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Paul Richter
Messer Construction Co.

Bro. Abdul Shakur Ahmad
Community Peace Servant

Adrian Taylor
Premier Health

Alan Weeter
Board Chair
Thompson Hine, LLP

Dr. Chris Welch
Sinclair Community College

Chadwick Williams
General Motors

Kyla Woods
Vice Board Chair
Montgomery County Human Services Planning and Development
NCCJ Staff
Consultants

Dara Cosby
She/ Her/ Hers
Consultant

Mike Easterling
He/ Him/ His
Consultant




