Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

How do we address the wealth gap, the opportunity gap, the education gap, the housing gap, and the health-care gap? The answer is economic opportunity and inclusion.

AIM's DEI Agenda

Committee Purpose/Mission

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) is committed to diversifying the racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability,  geography, and industry elements of its membership, board of directors, and staff.

AIM believes that economic inclusion will strengthen the governance and management of the association, expand membership and enhance the organization’s reputation as the pre-eminent representative of Massachusetts employers on public-policy issues.

The AIM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee oversees efforts by the association to attract talented people of varying backgrounds and opinions in the service of improving the Massachusetts economy.

The initiative is led by the AIM Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and CEO, supported by a broad group of members, directors, and staff.

 

Chairperson(s)

Marianne Lancaster
Owner
Lancaster Packaging

Greg Buscone
EVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Eastern Bank

Committee Actions

  • Facilitating Unconscious Bias discussions with the AIM Board of Directors, Executive Committee and staff.
  • Working with the Nominating Committee to ensure the nomination of diverse candidates for the Board of Directors.
  • Providing advice on the creation of a business exchange with companies owned and led executives from diverse backgrounds.

Karen Wallace

  • Executive Vice President of Economic Inclusion and Diversity
  • Executive, Marketing, Communities, & Events
  • kwallace@AIMnet.org
To learn more about the committee
Contact Karen