How we will pursue staff education about DEI & environmental justice in CTSG & the communities we serve:

Commit to continued professional development to acquire a basic understanding of inequities based upon age, race, gender, religion, income and other demographic characteristics. (e.g., monthly staff meeting that includes guest speakers and/or reviewing, sharing and discussing relevant articles, information or tools; participation in other learning opportunities)
Learn about inequities that exist across Connecticut communities and Sea Grant stakeholder groups
Learn about the gender spectrum
Seek to understand the language of diversity including the appropriate use of racial labels and pronouns
Learn about the concept of environmental justice and how to apply it
Seek expertise to examine and address CTSG policies/practices that have the potential to result in, or have resulted in, a lack of inclusivity or inequity based on age, race, gender, religion, income and/or other differences
Seek expertise to lead an exercise that examines our individual experiences and conditioning and apply those lessons to affect positive change to realize the new inclusive culture we strive for
Seek expertise to lead a training and implement skills to handle situations in which someone is being excluded or marginalized
Solicit advice from existing and new partners to enhance our DEI efforts
Create and follow guidance for acknowledging and correcting missteps