Inclusion and Engagement Alliance

Why Inclusion Matters

 

Our Mission

the Institute for Public Service is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, acknowledging and honoring the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our definition of diversity goes beyond visible differences to affirm the unique realities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of individuals, partners and employees.

An inclusive and diverse workforce broadens our perspectives, fosters the exchange of new ideas, enhances problem-solving, and engages the breadth of Tennessee’s talents. Diversity enriches and strengthens the work of the institute and supports our mission of serving business and government to improve the lives of Tennesseans.


Our Commitment

At the Institute for Public Service, we value people, all dimensions of diversity, relationships, integrity and excellence. Institute staff continuously work together to ensure an environment where diverse viewpoints are welcome.

 

2023-2024 IPS Inclusion and Engagement Alliance

2024 Alliance Members

Adela Bonta (NCEL)

Angie Carrier (MTAS)

Veronica Clark (CIS), Chair

Russell Harris (CIS)

Kim Henry (CTAS)

Jeff Hundley (LEIC)

Richard Ponce de Leon Manosalva (TLC)

Kim Raia (CTAS)

Jenny Rish (TLC), Vice Chair

Non-Voting Members

Tomi Rogers, IPS Human Resources

Susan Robertson, IPS Communications

Dr. Herb Byrd III, IPS Vice President

Diversity Resources

Smokey Mountain Association for Talent Development
P.O. Box 31273 
Knoxville, TN 37930-1273 

Entrepreneurs of Knoxville 
1204 Kenesaw Avenue 
Knoxville, TN 37919 

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce 
17 Market Square #201 
Knoxville, TN 37902 

Young Professionals of Knoxville
P.O. Box 194 
Knoxville, TN 37901 

Tennessee Veterans Business Association 
2095 Lakeside Centre, Suite #110 
Knoxville, TN 37922 

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee
P.O. Box 31552
Knoxville, TN 37930 

East Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women 

Southeast Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women

Tennessee Association of the Deaf

 

Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce 
P.O. Box 331671 
Nashville, TN 37203 
info@nashvilleblackchamber.org 

Nashville CABLE 
529 Myatt Drive 
Nashville, TN 37115 
help@nashvillecable.org 

Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management 
2546 Summit Court Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 499-5150 

Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
530 3rd Avenue South, Suite 5 
Nashville, TN 37210 

Napier-Looby Bar Association 
P.O. Box 23121 
Nashville, Tennessee 37202 

Tennessee Asian Pacific American Bar Association 

Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women 
P.O. Box 331214 
Nashville, TN 37203 

Tennessee Stonewall Bar Association 
211 Commerce Street 
Nashville, Tennessee 

National Black Police Association, Nashville Chapter 
P.O. Box 100901
Nashville, TN 37224 

National Association of Women Business Owners Nashville 

Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce 
811 Broad Street #100 
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 

Lawyers’ Association for Women-Marion Griffin Chapter 
P.O. Box 210436 
Nashville, TN 37221