多元化、公平、包容和归属委员会

Destination Imagination 是一个公平和包容的组织，肯定了我们尊重、协作、管理、毅力和正直的核心价值观。 2021 年 1 月，我们成立了一个内部 DEIB 委员会，包括 DI 员工和所有主要利益相关者团体（董事会、附属董事、校友、运营志愿者）的成员。认识下面的成员，了解更多关于他们在我们的工作 DEIB 页面.

蕾妮·雷恩维尔

国际顾问，目的地想象
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 椅子

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
人与人之间的开放意识是一种激情，它驱使我连接文化并阐明误解，包括我的。我很高兴能成为一个正在提高对 DEIB 认识的组织的一员。

Michele Tuck-Ponder，彼岸。

目的地想象公司首席执行官（首席执行官）
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 当然成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
DI 的组织使命是激发所有青年的力量，成为明天的创造性和协作领导者。我们在 DEIB 的工作与实现这一愿景直接相关。我相信，确保每个可以从参与任何 DI 计划中受益的年轻人都能这样做，这对我们组织的成功至关重要。我知道多样性可以增强每个组织，DI 也不例外。潜力是巨大的，非常令人兴奋！！

克里斯·贝塞尔

Destination Imagination 教育联盟和培训总监
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
我相信所有学生都应该有机会获得以学生为主导的教育机会，我想尽我们所能让这些机会向所有人开放。

凯利阿金斯

Teacher at Canutillo Independent School District
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 秘书

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
I believe that all students AND adults have a place in Destination Imagination. I have seen the amazing things that DI can do for all participants and I want to make sure that DI continues the work to make everyone feel like they are a part of this incredible organization. As someone who studies equity in high school classrooms, it is a priority in my everyday life to ensure that classrooms are accessible and equitable for racially, ethnically, culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students. I am excited to work with a team who sees this vision as a part of an organization that has been such an important part of my life for so long. Being a part of the DEIB Committee presents an incredible opportunity to continue and strengthen the work of committee members that have come before me.

沙米·科埃洛·贾伊拉拉

A Strategic Project Director, Conference Speaker, Educator and Activist
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？

The DEIB Committee at Destination Imagination aligns perfectly with my passion for cultivating inclusivity in spaces where diverse perspectives thrive. With a background in Project Management, STEAM education, and advocacy for equity through learning environments, I understand the transformative power of embracing and empowering diversity, empathy, and equality.

DEIB at DI resonates deeply with my values. I am excited to contribute to strategies that empower individuals from all backgrounds to participate, grow, and lead within this community, embodying the change I want to see in the world. Opportunities for all will be driven by education and innovation.

Cherylyn Santos

Projects -and Sr. HR
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
I’m excited about working with a DEIB Committee because it represents an opportunity to foster meaningful change and create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
This is important to me as I am in a foreign country (Qatar) wherein I have met and worked with people, talents from different parts of the world and with different background and culture.
The prospect of collaborating with diverse voices to address systemic barriers and promote equity is incredibly motivating. I’m passionate about helping individuals feel valued and heard, and I believe that a strong focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging can enhance not only individual well-being but also overall organizational culture. The chance to engage in thoughtful discussions, develop impactful initiatives, and contribute to a shared vision of inclusivity is what truly excites me about this work. Seeing the positive effects of these efforts on communities and individuals is immensely rewarding.
I believe that I will be an added value to the team as I have diverse experience and have been exposed to different culture, people behavior and projects that enhance the embrace for diversity, like in Qatar.

丽贝卡·加里奥克

虚拟行政协调员，INNoVA
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
帮助使 DI 更加多样化和包容。

Andrew Herridge, PhD

Assistant Professor at University of Southern Mississippi
代词： 他/他
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
As an alum, I am excited to have the opportunity to give back to the organization. I am deeply passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging because it aligns with my core belief that every individual deserves equal opportunities to thrive, regardless of their background. Destination Imagination’s commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration through inclusivity excites me because it empowers people to leverage diverse perspectives and experiences in innovative ways. I believe that by championing DEIB, we create environments where individuals feel valued and can bring their authentic selves, enhancing team dynamics and problem-solving.

Morgan Kryzanek

Medical technician/assistant
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
I am excited about DEIB work at Destination Imagination because the program has been a cornerstone of my personal growth, providing me with a sense of belonging and community when financial limitations prevented me from participating in other activities. DI’s emphasis on creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity shaped my values and fueled my passion for ensuring that every child feels welcomed and empowered to thrive. My work as a volunteer, appraiser, and challenge master has allowed me to see firsthand the transformative power of DI in creating spaces where diversity and unique perspectives are celebrated. As a member of the DEI Committee, I am eager to expand access to DI’s programming on an international scale, ensuring that more students—regardless of their background—can find the same sense of acceptance and opportunity that I experienced. By championing DEIB initiatives, I hope to help DI continue to foster a global community where creativity transcends barriers and all participants feel valued.

工程师。乌鲁吉·西门

CEO 联合创始人 E-Services & Technologies，附属董事 DI 巴基斯坦，国际代表 DI 受托人委员会
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
我是两个孩子的母亲。作为母亲，我在职业环境中遇到过障碍。我认为主要原因是刻板印象和偏见：一些同事和客户不自觉地对母亲持有刻板印象，例如认为我们对工作的投入度较低或处理要求苛刻的工作职责的能力较差。这些偏见使母亲更难在职业上取得进步或被认真对待为专业人士。我是妈妈的拥护者，我相信这一点；妈妈们可以做任何事情！我很高兴成为 DEIB 的一员！这就像有一个大家庭支持。该小组为所有人提供社区意识、支持、宣传和代表。

嘉莉海夫纳

UIL, ESL, GT, DI Director – GT/DI teacher
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
I am just ready to make a difference in the lives of kids and adults. I want to help this world be more accepting and more inclusive of all people. Our kids are so different than we were growing up and this world has to bend to them. They are not going to bend to it. It is our job to be their ambassadors and smooth the way.

Katherin Marie Crossling

Litigation Attorney at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy, & Bach, LLP
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
Eight years ago I wanted to find 4 to 5 other students who might want to form a team for my son so I asked the school if they would put a flyer and backpacks and allow me to host an informal info night. The school had 600 students in total. Over 150 students turned up. Half were not native English speaking. I realized then that this program fascinated kids from all different walks of life with a wide range of abilities and interests. Regrettably, we could not find enough team managers. And we were not able to recruit Spanish dominant team managers. The teams that were formed had luxury of time, parents with flexible jobs and schedules, and enough financial security that made the fees doable. I have never forgotten that night or the students we could not accomodate. I saw the achievement gap staring directly at me. It has been eight years since then and there is still no sustainable inclusive program in my district. I have a good understanding of the barriers that we haven’t overcome. I am looking forward to sharing what I am seeing and brainstorming how to tackle these access issues with others.

Erica Begun-Veenstra

Educational Experiences Coordinator at Destination Imagination
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
I’m a passionate alumna who believes in the mission and vision of Destination Imagination and wants everyone to be able to experience what DI can do. DI teaches mutual respect and acceptance of others through teamwork and competition. But, there’s always room to improve, and to continue to learn to do better and be better. I hold a doctorate in Anthropology from the University of Iowa and taught in higher education for nearly a decade before joining the DI staff, and I’m thrilled to be able to bring my lived experience and my educational background to the DEIB committee. I’m also very excited to bring DEIB work back to the Educational Experiences team as we continue to strive to ensure our materials are accessible and approachable by as diverse an audience as possible, so that we can continue to serve our community, our mission, and our vision in a broad and meaningful way.

克莉丝蒂娅·史密斯

Director of Philanthropic Advancement, Strategy & Infrastructure
代词： 她/她
委员会角色： 成员

为什么您对 Destination Imagination 的 DEIB 工作感到兴奋？
I am a dedicated advocate at Destination Imagination, where I work to create a better future for all young people. Embracing a personal commitment to holistic education, I strive to align and enhance our mission with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Managing complex health and neurological conditions within my family has reinforced my drive to foster an environment that promotes creativity and collaboration. Influenced by my experiences as a Black woman from the South, I am focused on closing gaps in education, health, and both technology and digital equity. This dedication fuels my efforts to develop strategies that not only raise funds but also enhance engagement across diverse communities, paving the way for a more inclusive future in education.