A Commitment to Inclusion
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is committed to building and nurturing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which each person is essential in making the Y a welcoming, productive, and vital resource in their communities.
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DEI at the Y
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led networks that seek to provide a space for the support, networking, and development of YMCA professionals from a variety of cultures and different experiences. These groups are open to all YMCA employees and volunteers.
Trailblazers Professional Coaching Program
Launched in 2022, the program provides staff with nine months of structured professional coaching. This program connects staff interested in furthering their Y career with a more experienced staff member interested in using their knowledge and skills to provide professional coaching.
Multicultural Leadership Development
YMCA of Middle Tennessee staff can participate in the YMCA of the USA’s Multicultural Leadership Development initiative. This initiative exists to identify, engage, inspire, develop, promote, and retain multicultural staff and volunteers, create a pipeline of diverse cause-driven leaders at all levels, and ensure that the leadership of YMCAs reflects the diverse communities we serve.
DEIG Champion
A professional development opportunity for staff passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Champions serve as liaisons between the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Global (DEIG) Department and their respective Y location or program to help promote and advance the importance of DEIG within the organization. Champions are provided additional access to networking, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
DIG Committee
The YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s Board includes a Diversity, Inclusion & Global (DIG) Committee commissioned to monitor and recommend practices to promote diversity and inclusion in our organization.
YMCA of Middle Tennessee Inclusion Statement
Simply put, the Y is for everyone. Inspired by our Christian mission, we believe that keeping our doors open to all only strengthens our YMCA and its ability to meet the needs of the communities we serve. In an increasingly global society, fortifying our commitment to inclusive behaviors, policies, and environments is more important than ever. The YMCA values and respects the diverse nature of the individuals and communities we serve and chooses to be inclusive through its acceptance of all individuals.