Connect with leaders who are ready to talk about diversity and inclusion with practical solutions for propelling all dimensions of diversity throughout your organization

"Massachusetts is a global leader in the STEM and life sciences industries,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "The Baker-Polito Administration remains committed to providing women and minorities the support and resources necessary to close the workforce, achievement and opportunity gaps in order to give every individual in the Commonwealth the opportunity to excel and succeed."

I Am Diversity, Please Include Me

I‘m present in every place you go
Depending on your lens I’m friend or foe
I’m a force to be reckoned with
Like the winds of change I move. I’m swift
I’m present when two or more are together
If embraced I can make the good even better

I’m not limited to age, gender, or race
I’m invisible at times and yet all over the place
Don’t exclude me due to a lack of knowledge
Welcome me like the recruit fresh out of college

Let me take my seat at the table
Even though I may be differently able
My experience, my passion the authentic me
Can help add value for your company

Learn about me; improve my underrepresentation
And I can provide a competitive edge to your entire nation
I exclude no one I am strengthened by all
My name is Diversity and yes I stand tall

Recognize me and keep me in the mix
Together there’s no problem that we can’t fix
I am your best hope towards true innovation
And to many, I reflect hope and inspiration

Your lives and companies will continue to change
Thus the need for Diversity and Inclusion will also remain
Do all that you can to truly embrace me
And experience life’s fullness totally

I’m the thought lurking behind the unfamiliar face
I’m the ingenuity that helps your team win the race
I’m the solution that came from the odd question that was asked
I stand out in the crowd when I, Diversity, am allowed to be unmasked

I’m diversity embrace me and we’ll journey far
I’m Diversity include me and we will reach the shining star
Coupled with Inclusion our lights burn longer
Together we are smarter, better and stronger
I am Diversity. Yes, that’s me.