Created in partnership with The Pivotal Paradigm Project
TRANSPARENCY FRAMEWORK
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Project HEAL’s mission is to break down systemic, healthcare, and financial barriers to eating disorder treatment. Equity is a part of our values; we exist to create equity in the eating disorder treatment landscape, therefore we must be willing to take disruptive action in the process. We are committed to anti-racism, anti-oppression, gender equity, and taking the necessary measures to create justice. To do that effectively, we will ensure we have representation of marginalized groups on our board and staff to give voice to those often underrepresented in this work. To support an inclusive environment where clients feel empowered to receive services, our Board of Directors has participated in trainings on identity, socialization, and bias. Finally, our Executive Leadership has taken steps to ensure their own growth and development in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We will continue to develop these and other proficiencies to drive equitable decision-making and treatment for all.
Strengthen the Board with Ongoing Development
The Board of Directors is engaged in ongoing learning and reflection about diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to us as individuals, as a group decision-making body, and as an organization. Because this work is ongoing, the board will continue this work in perpetuity.
Increase Board and Staff Representation
Project HEAL has made a commitment to representation, so that our organization reflects the breadth and depth of the people we serve. As a result of this commitment, we are committed to recruiting and retaining board and staff that are both representative and knowledgeable of eating disorder treatment in underrepresented communities.
Support the CEO’s Learning Around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The CEO has committed to continuing learning and connecting to improve equitable decision making.