Context

Approximately 1 year has passed since Forge introduced its commitment to furthering DEI within the organization. It is time to look back at the goals we set, determine if they were met, and work to establish new goals for the foreseeable future.

You can read Forge’s original DEI Pledge in full here:

Forge Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Pledge

Our Pledge

We value every individual and the visible and invisible qualities that make them who they are.

We believe that every member deserves equal access to resources and opportunities.

We strive to link people together and help them feel that they can not only understand each other, but rejoice in one another.

We commit to cultivating and advancing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our daily lives, for every person in every community.

We understand that there is always room for improvement, and pledge to actively assess and build upon our community & culture.

Previously Set Goals

1. Build a welcoming community that embraces and respects our differences.
2. Foster an environment where every individual or group feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate and succeed.
3. Recognize that everyone starts at different levels, and commit to being a place where learning & leadership development opportunities are open to all.
4. Identify barriers & provide necessary opportunities for equal opportunity in our organization.
5. Work to address, understand, and mitigate our unconscious biases.

Previous Plans to Accomplish Said Goals

1. Allow anyone to apply to our roles, enacting no major restrictions in our applications
2. Actively recruit in all spaces across Northeastern
3. Not require previous experience for any management, support, or product lab roles