The Centerville-Washington Diversity Council has several different committees that you can become involved with. Would you like to join a committee today? Contact us today.
The Membership Development Committee welcomes your involvement in helping to grow the Diversity Council to provide greater diversity within our organization. If you would like to get involved, fill out this form to contact our Membership chair.
Committee welcomes new members, provides information about the Council, and helps find how they want to be involved in the efforts of the Council. Specific tasks include:
The Programs & Education committee co-chairs Roopsi Narayan & Roberta Taylor are looking for members to help plan and conduct programs about diversity for people of all ages. If interested in helping out, please fill out this form to contact our Programs Committee Chairs.
The Programs Committee is responsible for planning and delivering educational and community-focused events on behalf of the Centerville-Washington Diversity Council. Through thoughtfully curated programs, the committee advances dialogue and awareness around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging across our city and township.
A cornerstone of the committee’s work is Voices and Stories, a series that elevates lived experiences and community perspectives on topics such as culture, identity, health equity, aging, disability, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. In addition to this series, the committee develops and supports other programs, workshops, and community partnerships that respond to emerging needs and celebrate the diversity of our community.
By collaborating with local organizations, and community leaders, the Programs Committee creates inclusive spaces for learning, connection, and meaningful conversation that strengthen understanding and promote equity for all.
Committee members can participate in a range of roles such as event planning, outreach, panel moderation, speaker coordination, and content development, offering flexible ways to get involved based on interest and availability.
Our signature event, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast is a community celebration held each January in honor of diversity. Chair Linda White and the entire MLK Committee welcome your involvement in planning and conducting this annual event. For more information or to get involved, please fill out this form to contact our MLK Committee Chair .
Committee plans and presents the annual breakfast with keynote speaker on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Responsibilities include:
Reach out to the community to increase awareness of the Diversity Council through projects and booths at community events. Contact the committee chair, Kayla Ferdelman & Vanessa Peagler, by filling out the form here.
The Communications/Publicity Committee, co-chaired by Carol Kennard and Karen Graves, is responsible for keeping you current on the happenings of the Council. This committee manages and updates the CWDC website and Facebook page, and makes contact with local media sources to help spread the word about the great initiatives of the Council. Join us today by filling out this form.
Once program/event information is provided to the Communications Committee, individual tasks that need assistance include:
The CWDC is proud to offer students graduating high school in 2026 one $2,000 scholarship for a selected student to use at any accredited 2-4 yr college or university. The CWDC is also offering one scholarship, not to exceed $500, for a selected student to use at any trade school. If you would like to join this committee, please contact the committee chairperson, Leticia McKnight by filling out the form here.
The CWDC explores the challenges and needs of immigrants and refugees in our community. If you would like to join this committee, please contact the committee chairpersons Jason Riley and Megan LeMaster by filling out the form here.
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