IPS is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all staff, board members and volunteers feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We are committed to being nondiscriminatory and providing equal opportunities for employment, volunteering, and advancement in all areas of our work.

We respect the value that diverse life experiences bring to our board and leadership and we strive to listen to their views and give them value. We are committed to modeling diversity, inclusion, and maintaining fair and equitable treatment for all.

Our board’s philosophy on our goals to provide informed leadership for diversity, inclusion, and equity include:

• We will strive to see diversity, inclusion, and equity in connection with our vision and mission for the benefit of those we serve.
• We promise to investigate underlying assumptions that interfere with our diversity policy.
• We commit to being transparent about diversity in all our interactions.
• We will dedicate our time and resources to expanding greater diversity within our board and leadership positions.
• We commit to leading with respect and tolerance and we encourage all employees and volunteers to express this in their work within our organization.
• We will identify resources for our underrepresented constituents by networking with other organizations that are also committed to efforts for diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• We will develop a system to create awareness and address biases during our recruiting, hiring, and evaluating processes.
• We will be transparent about the salary range for public job descriptions.