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
Amanda Byers
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Yvonne M. Christopher
Montgomery County
Shelli DiFranco
Five Rivers MetroParks
Donna Haller
Nakia Lipscomb
The Dayton Foundation
Dr. Scott Markland
Sinclair Community College
Adrienne Mesker, CPA
Windes
Jessica Minesinger
Treasurer
Surgical Compensation & Consulting
Joshua Nalls
Companion Title, LLC
Fran O'Connor
Austin Railey
Board Chair
Dayton Metro Library
Paul Richter
Messer Construction Co.
Adrian Taylor
Premier Health
Alan Weeter
Secretary
Thompson Hine, LLP
Dr. Chris Welch
Sinclair Community College
Chadwick Williams
General Motors
Kyla Woods, MA LCDC III
Montgomery County Human Services Planning & Development
NCCJ Staff
Adriane Miller
She/ Her/ Hers
Executive Director
Crystal Lovato
She/ Her/ Hers
Director of Outreach
Danny Horton
She/ Her/ Hers
Program Manager
Justin Duran
He/ Him/ His
Program Manager
Hannah Brown
She/ Her/ Hers
Assistant Director of Education
Lake Miller
He/ Him/ His
Director of Education
Consultants
AJ Kessler
He/ Him/ His
Consultant
Dara Cosby
She/ Her/ Hers
Consultant
Mike Easterling
He/ Him/ His
Consultant