Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Chair: Veronica Pillar, Legislator
Vice Chair: Rachel Graham, Executive Deputy County Clerk
Members: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Anne Koreman, Lisa Holmes, Larry Roberts, Kit Kephart, Robert Brown, Kate Shanks-Booth, Kenneth Clarke, Sr., Dr. Jennifer Majka, Nick Bennett
This Committee meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
An updated schedule, as well as meeting agendas and minutes from April 2011 to present are now available on the Legislature Meeting Portal.
Tompkins County Diversity Statement
"Tompkins County Government centers diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the empowerment of employees and residents to dismantle systemic barriers that inhibit inclusive governance and the provision of government services to all."
Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Strength in Diversity Award
The Strength in Diversity Award seeks to recognize individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations, and businesses within the Tompkins County boundary that have demonstrated outstanding achievements; a sustained commitment to the pursuit of cultural diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; and advocacy of basic civil and human rights in our community.
Know someone who fits this description? Nominate them for the award via this online form! (Paper form available via PDF here)
A full description of the award and its selection criteria can be found here.
Previous recipients:
Leslyn McBean-Clairborne (2021)
Tompkins County Values Recognition
Is there a particular Tompkins County employee who especially exemplifies integrity, respect, equity, or accountability? We would like to recognize them! Please nominate them for recognition with this brief form.
Read more about our values at https://tompkinscountyny.gov/ctyadmin/values.
