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A national campaign dedicated to increasing the percentage of women on corporate boards to 20% by 2020.
https://www.2020wob.com/
Staying silent in the face of demeaning comments, stereotypes or bias allows these attitudes and behaviors to thrive. This undermines our ability to create an inclusive workplace where all employees are welcomed, treated with respect and able to do their best work. Yet, most employees and leaders who want to speak up don't know how. So, we say nothing.
https://www.diversityinclusioncenter.com/ouch-series/ouch-stereotype-hurts/
AABE's mission is to provide direct input into the deliberations and developments of energy policies, regulations, emerging technologies, and environmental issues.
https://www.aabe.org/
Work Smart Online is the newest feature of AAUW’s commitment to train 10 million women in salary negotiation by 2022. Salary negotiations are key to AAUW’s multipronged approach to closing the gender pay gap, along with advancing fair pay laws and improving employer practices.
https://www.aauw.org/article/gender-pay-gap-shortchanges-women-500-billion-annually/
Established in 1985 by Army Veteran Waddell McGee, the AVA was conceived as an organization for advocacy “For Vets By Vets.“
http://wesupportvets.org/
AE2C’s mission is to: Bring perspectives that stimulate growth, diversity and development for individuals and businesses, Foster education and networking opportunities for executives, professionals and future leaders, Provide forums for information exchange and dialogue
https://www.ae2c.org/
ACTE's mission is to provide educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce. ACTE strives to empower educators to deliver high quality CTE programs that ensure all students are positioned for career success.
https://www.acteonline.org/
The Association of Women in Water, Energy and Environment is a 501c3 non--profit organization established to support the professional development of women in these fields.
https://awwee.org/
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
https://www.brookings.edu/center/center-for-technology-innovation/
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision making.
https://www.bls.gov/
California Utilities Diversity Council (CUDC) an Ad Hoc group operating for 13 years in concert with energy, water, cable companies regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission
http://www.cudc.biz/
Catalyst is a global nonprofit working with some of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to build workplaces that work for women.
https://www.catalyst.org/
CEWD was formed to help utilities work together to develop solutions to the coming workforce shortage in the utility industry. It is the first partnership between utilities, their associations, contractors, and unions to focus on the need to build a skilled workforce pipeline that will meet future industry needs.
https://cewd.org/
Since 1992, the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture (CESLAC) at UCLA has provided cutting-edge research and education about Latinos, their health, history, and roles in California. 
https://www.uclahealth.org/ceslac/
CTIA represents the U.S. wireless communications industry. From carriers and equipment manufacturers to mobile app developers and content creators, we bring together a dynamic group of companies that enable consumers to lead a 21st Century connected life.
https://www.ctia.org/
DDN is a non-profit trade association whose mission is to advance diversity, create access & champion inclusion within the digital and technology sectors.
https://digitaldiversitynetwork.com/
We empower business to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
https://disabilityin.org/
For more than 35 years, EEI's Business (formerly Supplier Diversity) Diversity Program has created opportunities for diverse businesses to take part in the growth of the electric utility industry.
https://www.eei.org/about/affiliates/supplierdiversity/Pages/default.aspx
This ten-step guide was developed to assist employers in analyzing their own wage-setting policies and establishing consistent and fair pay practices for all.
https://www.pay-equity.org/cando-audit.html
If women continue to be paid unequally, especially as we continue to live longer, the potential economic, health and social implications to the U.S. are likely to be enormous.
https://nudc.com/blog/2019/04/02/readings-and-ruminations/equal-pay-day/
The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is a national organization comprising current and former black CEOs and senior executives at Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies. For more than 33 years, The ELC works to build an inclusive business leadership pipeline.
https://www.elcinfo.com/
Founded in 1986, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility’s (HACR) mission is to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions in the areas of Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance.
https://www.hacr.org/
Hispanics In Energy (HIE) is an industry and community-driven, non-profit organization designed to drive Hispanic inclusion in America’s energy industry. It is a resource for the energy industry, utility companies, municipalities, elected or appointed officials with oversight responsibility of energy related policies and practices, and communities on comprehensive energy matters pertaining to public policy, governance, employment, supply chain, philanthropy, Spanish language access and environment.
https://www.hispanicsinenergy.com/
The Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council is a forum for best practice sharing and information exchange among Illinois’ utilities with a focus on advancing the growth and utilization of diverse businesses in the state of Illinois.
http://iubdc.com/
A coalition of organizations  and practitioners committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within our organizations and society. We provide resources, advocacy, conferences and webinars for dialogues across differences to promote inclusion.
http://www.inclusioncoalition.info/
To reframe and advance an accurate perception, portrayal and understanding of the important contributions American Latinos make to American society.
http://latinodonorcollaborative.org/
Founded in 1982, LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics) is a national, nonprofit organization, with a mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) through leadership, empowerment, and policy.
https://www.leap.org/