Calls for corporate transparency have increased dramatically in recent years. In part, this is driven by shareholder and employee interest in accountability for progress made toward diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) pledges. One method for achieving transparency around DEIA is to conduct a Racial Equity Audit, but it is important for organizations to think carefully about how, when, and what to include in such an audit. This session will:

• Define Racial Equity Audits and demands for social responsibility
• Describe typical methods for leveraging data analytics to conduct Racial Equity Audits
• Provide important considerations and benefits for conducting timely and robust evaluations

Presenters: Keli Wilson, M.A., Chad Peddie, M.A., Sarah Layman, M.S.