Diversity & Inclusion Advisory
Committee Update
Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee Meets with WORK Inc.
What You Need to Know:

  • Last week, the NEC Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee met with the leaders from WORK, Inc.
  • The meeting was the second in a series of periodic "listening sessions" with representatives of community organizations who have DE&I focused missions.
  • The goal of these sessions is to help business leaders learn how their companies can help support the work of WORK Inc. and other organizations in the region working to advance equity and diversity.
  • A recording of the meeting and presentation slide are available below.
NEC Staff Contact:

Emily Heisig
Senior Vice President, Communications & Federal Affairs
O: (202)547-0048
C: (617) 365-2647

Griffin Doherty
Director of Federal Affairs
O: (617) 723-4009
C: (781) 223-6420
More Details:
This meeting was the second in a periodic series of "listening sessions" where we will invite leaders of community organizations in the region whose missions are focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The meeting featured a presentation by CEO Jim Cassetta and Executive Director of DEI Anita Davis-Thompson, at WORK Inc, a local organization that supports over 1200 people with disabilities. Jim and Anita provided an overview of their organization's work to provide education an employment opportunities to people with disabilities, including their Diversity & Inclusion Council, launched in 2020.
Next Steps
If you are interested in connecting with the team at WORK Inc. to learn more about how your organization could support their important work, including by partnering with them to hire people with disabilities, please contact Jim or Anita directly:



If you would like to recommend an organization to highlight in a future listening session, please contact Emily Heisig or Griff Doherty.
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