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To:Advisory Bodies
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Subject:Letter of Support for Diversity Coalition
Attachments:Diversity Coalition Letter of Support.pdf
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Dear Grant Review Committee,
I have attached our letter supporting the Diversity Coalition's BIPOC Board Leadership Training Program.
We have participated and find the program to be invaluable.
Thank you for your consideration.
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September 30,2024
Human Relations Commission
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo,CA 93401
Attention:2024-25 DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT
Dear Grant Review Committee:
I am writing to express Lumina Alliance‘s enthusiastic endorsement of the Diversity
Coalition of SLO County’s BIPOC Board Leadership Training Program.This initiative
seeks to empower BIPOC individuals to serve on boards within our community,
promoting diversity,equity,and inclusion in decision-making processes.
The program,if funded,will have a significant impact on board diversity in three key
areas:
Comprehensive Training:The grant will help cover the costs of two training sessions
annually,each spanning two days,and accommodating a cohort of 12-15 diverse BIPOC
participants.These sessions will equip participants with the essential skills and
knowledge required for effective board leadership.
Board Placement Assistance Services:The program will facilitate board placement
assistance services,matching 10-20 local boards with trained BIPOC participants.This
crucial step will ensure that the skills acquired during the training are put into
practice,creating tangible change in boardroom diversity.
Capacity Building through Leadership SLO:In collaboration with Leadership SLO,
Diversity Coalition will engage in training on Pathways to Government Commissions,
open to BIPOC alumni of either organization’s leadership program;opportunities for
BIPOC alumni from each program to attend the other organization’s leadership
program;and an invitation to all Leadership SLO alumni to attend Diversity Coalition’s
Board Matching and Networking mixers.
The City of San Luis Obispo's Human Relations Commission's 2024-2025 DEI High Impact
Grant would be instrumental in realizing this program's vision.It aligns seamlessly with
the broader goal of creating a culturally rich and inclusive space in the heart of our
city.
Lumina Alliance believes that this initiative has the potential to be transformative for
our community,particularly for those who have been historically underrepresented.By
investing in the Diversity Coalition’s BIPOC Board Leadership Training Program,the
community will take a significant step towards fostering a more equitable and
inclusive San Luis Obispo.
Thank you for considering the grant application and your ongoing commitment to
advancing diversity,equity,and inclusion in our city.
Warm regards,
Jennifer Adams
Chief Executive Officer