Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at VOC

 

Veterans Outreach Center Executive Director, Laura Heltz

“I believe diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are extremely important aspects of good organizational culture, and more importantly, of humanity.  Every person is unique in their own way and they bring value to those around them. I strive to create an environment in which every person has the opportunity to flourish; this has been my commitment since day one as the Executive Director at Veterans Outreach Center.  To that end, I created the DEI committee and added a line item to the VOC annual budget for DEI initiatives.  A budget is a statement of priorities, after all.  And at VOC, we prioritize veterans of EVERY demographic, as well as our staff, donors, community partners and volunteers.  Thank you for joining us in this journey.”

–Laura

Mission Statement:

To have a respectful and supportive workplace that enables us to attract and retain a diverse workforce that represents our clients and community.

 
 

Officers

Haylee Horn: Chair

Lisa Schrader: Vice Chair

Miranda Lynch: Marketing & Communications

Our Strategic Plan

This strategy is a one-year plan to help us work towards our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. It provides a shared direction and commitment for both the DEI committee and the agency. This will help us work together to respect our diverse staff and clients to build a more inclusive workplace. It comprises of four key goals and identifies the priorities and actions we will take in 2024. It outlines the key responsibilities and how we will both track progress and measure success.

Goals:

  • Sustainability and Accountability

  • Workplace Diversity

  • Inclusion at the Workplace

  • Enhanced Client Support

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

We live our values and embrace our culture. Our diverse voices, backgrounds, and experiences are fundamental to our success and critical for the population that we serve. We value strength in community, progress through passion, action with purpose, and belief in all people.

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Contact Us

We are always accepting feedback about how we can improve our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Please contact us at the email addresses below with any suggestions!

Haylee Horn: Haylee.Horn@vocroc.org

Lisa Schrader: Lisa.Schrader@vocroc.org