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:
Challenging stereotypes. Celebrating differences. Creating justice.

Our mission:
To build a community dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry and all forms of discrimination.

OUR SERVICES
OUR PRINCIPLES

WE BELIEVE IN

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INCLUSION

We value the ideas, creativity and skills of people from diverse backgrounds.

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INTEGRITY

We are unafraid to challenge norms and will take a stand on issues that matter.

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JUSTICE

We work to build a community in which everyone is treated fairly and equally.

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Potential for Change

We work with people to open minds and hearts to new ways of interacting with others.

Board Leadership
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Benjamin Banning
American Cancer Society

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David Butcher
Flyby BBQ

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Amanda Byers
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

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Yvonne M. Christopher 
Montgomery County

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Donna Haller

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Nakia Lipscomb
LCNB National Bank

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Dr. Scott Markland
Sinclair Community College

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Jessica Minesinger
Treasurer
Surgical Compensation & Consulting

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Joshua Nalls
Companion Title, LLC

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Fran O’Connor

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Austin Railey
Board Chair
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

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Paul Richter
Messer Construction Co.

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Ian Simpson
Previous Board Chair
Messer Construction Co.

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Adrian Taylor
Premier Health

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Marcus Thompson
Skanska USA

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Alan Weeter
Secretary
Thompson Hine, LLP

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Chris Welch
Sinclair Community College

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Melinda “Mimi” White
Tate & Lyle

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Chadwick Williams
General Motors

 
NCCJ Staff
Adriane Miller

Adriane Miller
She/ Her/ Hers
Executive Director

Alexis

Alexis Webster
She/ Her/ Hers
Program Manager

Audrey

Audrey Logan
She/ Her/ Hers
Program Manager

Danny

Danny Horton
She/ Her/ Hers
Program Manager

Justin

Dale Hotaling
He/ Him/ His
Miller Encore Fellow

Justin

Justin Duran
He/ Him/ His
Program Manager

Hannah Brown

Hannah Brown
She/ Her/ Hers
Senior Program Manager

Lake Miller

Lake Miller
He/ Him/ His
Director of Education

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Ryan Jeffery
He/ Him/ His
Program Manager

 
 
 
Consultants
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AJ Kessler
He/ Him/ His
Consultant

Dara

Dara Cosby
She/ Her/ Hers
Consultant

Mike

Mike Easterling
He/ Him/ His
Consultant

 
SPONSORS AND FRIENDS OF THE ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP DINNER

Social Justice Champion

Premier Health

Equality Champions

CareSource Foundation
Catapult Creative
Dayton Power and Light Company
Morris Furniture Company, Inc.
Sinclair College
University of Dayton

Diversity Champions

Commuter Advertising
Dayton Business Journal
Economy Linen and Towel Service Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
Greater Dayton Regional Transit (RTA)
Houser Asphalt and Concrete
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton
Kettering Health Network
LION
Messer Construction Company
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
PNC Financial Services
Rose Family Philanthropic Fund
Thompson Hine, LLP

Inclusion Champions

Cox Media Group 
Dayton Children’s Hospital
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Sheriff Department
Skanska USA Building, Inc.
The Weissman Group

MAKING OUR COMMUNITY MORE INCLUSIVE IS NO EASY TASK

ARE YOU READY TO COLLABORATE WITH US?