Culver City Racial Equity Action Plan
Presented by:
Dave Keen, Principal
Blanca Monter, Senior Consultant
Dr. Nicole Yates, Senior Consultant
Haley Adams, Consultant
Keen Independent Research LLC
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December 20, 2023
Presentation Overview
1. Introduction to the firm
2. Scope of work
3. Timeline
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Keen Independent Research
▪ National 23-person economic consulting firm
▪ Diverse staff combine strong research
and analytical skills
▪ Experience recommending strategies
and developing plans for improving DEI
▪ Substantial experience in California
▪ Experience with GARE framework
3 Scope of Work
Phase I: Baseline assessment
1. Project initiation and management
2. Review of policies, programs and procedures
3. Workforce analysis
4. Preliminary identification of highest priorities
Visioning session
5. Internal stakeholder engagement
Virtual workshop
Interviews/listening session
4 Phase II: Plan development and implementation
6. Community engagement
Virtual workshop
Advisory group
Public meeting
7. REAP development
8. Implementation support
Session with leadership
Capacity-building sessions
Supporting resources
Recognize many dimensions of diversity and equity
▪ Race
▪ Ethnicity
▪ Gender
▪ Immigration status
▪ Sexual identity
▪ Communication style
▪ Sexual orientation
▪ Age
▪ Physical and mental ability
▪ Religious affiliation
▪ Lived experience
▪ More
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Phase I Timeline
Study tasks
1. Project initiation and management
2. Review of policies, programs
and procedures
3. Workforce analysis
4. Preliminary identification of
highest priorities
5. Internal stakeholder engagement
Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2024
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Questions?
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