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David Casey reposted thisDavid Casey reposted thisNAMI applauds the restoration of 988 “Press 3,” which once again connects LGBTQ+ youth and young adults with specialized crisis support. This restoration follows sustained advocacy from NAMI and the broader mental health community. NAMI advocates sent more than 15,000 letters to Capitol Hill calling for these critical services to be restored. LGBTQ+ young people experiencing a mental health crisis deserve access to support that understands their needs. Restoring Press 3 is an important step — and NAMI will continue advocating to protect this service and ensure LGBTQ+ youth can get the right care at the right time. Read NAMI’s full statement: https://bit.ly/4xUYkuw
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David Casey reposted thisDavid Casey reposted thisOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year’s theme is "Celebrating Value and Talent." People with disabilities bring skills, creativity, and perspective that strengthen every workplace. Yet, hiring barriers and bias still shut many out. Only about 38% of people with disabilities are employed, compared to 75% of those without disabilities. This month is a chance to raise awareness, challenge bias, and promote inclusive practices that benefit everyone. Learn more about NDEAM on our blog and take the next step toward building a more inclusive workplace: https://bit.ly/47hUJMd #NDEAM #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth
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David Casey shared thisI do not have any direct affiliation with the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) but am sharing this open, remote Chief Strategy Officer role for visibility for those currently searching. 👇 👇 👇 "The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a senior executive responsible for advancing NAPAWF’s strategic plan, advocacy strategy, external influence, and strategic positioning across the AANHPI, policy and social justice system.The CSO provides executive leadership and strategic direction across NAPAWF’s programmatic portfolio, ensuring that policy, field, digital membership, communications, and coalition work are aligned with organizational strategy and positioned for maximum impact. The CSO manages and supports senior program leaders, establishes cross-departmental priorities, and ensures clear accountability for results." https://lnkd.in/gtAuMvnz
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David Casey reposted thisDavid Casey reposted thisThe countdown is officially on! ⏳ The Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards are happening on October 7, 2026. In just 7 days, we’re coming together to focus on inclusive leadership and celebrate our 2026 honorees. We can't wait, and we hope to see you there! A big thank you to our 2026 ILIA supporters for their contributions: • Nancy DiDia • Dale Gatling • Karen Senteio • Bridgett McGowen Hawkins • Karen Kirchner • Marlene De Bellis Brandon • Kate Repen • Rebecca Wilson To everyone who has already registered or backed ILIA, thank you for being part of this community. Your involvement makes this work possible. 💙 If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, there's still time to join us on October 7th! Get your tickets today: 👉iliawardtickets.com #InclusiveLeadership #ILIA2026 #LeadershipMatters #CelebrateInclusion
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David Casey shared thisHola familia, For the first time in 39 years, the Hispanic Heritage Awards took place outside of Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis showed up in full. Orchestra Hall came alive with music, color, and a community standing shoulder to shoulder. This Friday, the whole country gets a seat in the house. On behalf of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation team; HHF CEO, Antonio Tijerino; the young people we serve and the HHF board of directors, I invite you tune in to PBS with us and celebrate Latino culture and pride as the 39th Hispanic Heritage Awards moves to Minneapolis to celebrate the People of Minnesota (Humanitarian Award) alongside icons like Oscar D’León (Legenda Award), Mon Laferte (Social Justice Award), Eladio Carrión (Inspira Award), and Ximena Sariñana (Music Award). Hosted by comedienne Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, with special performances by Los Tigres Del Norte! 🔥 🔥 🔥 https://lnkd.in/gGsi-TkQ
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David Casey shared this“That system never required every White person to wake up thinking racist thoughts. Systems are more durable than that. They can continue producing unequal outcomes long after the openly racist language disappears. And now we are teaching machines inside that history.” https://lnkd.in/gMMvdZha
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David Casey reposted thisDavid Casey reposted thisEarlier this week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a unanimous decision that's relevant to anyone trying to promote a racially inclusive work environment. Joshua Diemert, a white male former employee of the City of Seattle, claimed that the city created a racially hostile work environment based on a variety of allegations, such as: ⏺️ A manager asked him "what could you possibly offer our department . . ., being a straight white male?" ⏺️ A manager told him it was "impossible" to be racist toward "white people" ⏺️ A supervisor encouraged him to step down from his lead role in the department in part to allow a person of color to take his position ⏺️ A coworker told him that "white people are to be blamed for all atrocities" ⏺️ Trainers at the organization said "white people are cannibals," "racism is in white people's DNA," and "white people are like the devil" ⏺️ A supervisor called him a "colonist" and said he was "to blame for all injustices in the United States." The court concluded: ✅ Training programs designed to address racial barriers are not inherently discriminatory. Nothing in federal law prohibits employers from discussing historical and ongoing discrimination against people of color or seeking to address such discrimination. However; ❌ In this case, the incidents alleged by Diemert "were sufficiently numerous, frequent, and severe to create a triable issue as to the existence of a racially hostile work environment." The court noted that "viewed in isolation," these incidents might not be sufficient, but together they are. 💡 Importantly, the court didn't conclude that Diemert had experienced a hostile work environment. Rather, it just said that the lower court shouldn't have summarily dismissed his claim. It sent the case back to the lower courts to reconsider based on the evidence. Bottom line: Federal law doesn't prevent workplaces from offering educational programs for leaders and employees on inclusion-related topics—even on sensitive or controversial issues relating to racial injustice, bias, and discrimination. But please avoid essentialist, deterministic, negative language about any group. The full decision is here: https://lnkd.in/gQr9QBgA https://lnkd.in/gi7hc8M2Seattle must face white ex-employee's claims tied to anti-racism trainingSeattle must face white ex-employee's claims tied to anti-racism training
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David Casey reposted thisDavid Casey reposted thisSeptember 30 is Orange Shirt Day, also known in the U.S. as the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools. Recognized in Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it is a federal holiday acknowledging the country’s role in the residential school system and committing to truth-telling and healing. It is a time to honor survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never made it home. In the United States, however, there is no federally recognized day to honor the children taken to “Indian Boarding Schools”, though the history is deeply parallel. From the late 1800s through much of the 20th century, federal assimilation policies removed Native American children from their homes, erasing their Indigenous identities and causing harm that is still felt today. Children were forcibly taken from their families, stripped of their language, hair, clothing, and culture. Many endured physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. By 1926, the majority of Native school-age children were attending these institutions. Thousands never came home. The stated purpose of this policy was to “Kill the Indian, Save the Man” in a bid to resolve its “Indian problem”. Its impact continues to reverberate through Native communities to this day. 🧡 On Orange Shirt Day, we remember that Every Child Matters, and we call on the U.S. and Canadian governments to honor this truth, acknowledge its history, and commit to healing and justice. Learn more about the U.S. Indian Boarding Schools at https://lnkd.in/gGSb2sDU #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #WeAreStillHere
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David Casey shared this"He wants all the same things the gentrifiers want. A path to wealth and freedom. A chance at reinvention. And now, in March of 2024, that chance has come. Three years after New York State enacted one of the most progressive laws in 21st-century America — legalizing marijuana as an instrument of racial justice — Hudson’s market is up for grabs. What was once a crime is now an opportunity. Just as weed has become “cannabis,” yesterday’s dealer is today’s “entrepreneur.” https://lnkd.in/gNWhQKcR
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David Casey reacted on thisDavid Casey reacted on thisNAMI applauds the restoration of 988 “Press 3,” which once again connects LGBTQ+ youth and young adults with specialized crisis support. This restoration follows sustained advocacy from NAMI and the broader mental health community. NAMI advocates sent more than 15,000 letters to Capitol Hill calling for these critical services to be restored. LGBTQ+ young people experiencing a mental health crisis deserve access to support that understands their needs. Restoring Press 3 is an important step — and NAMI will continue advocating to protect this service and ensure LGBTQ+ youth can get the right care at the right time. Read NAMI’s full statement: https://bit.ly/4xUYkuw
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David Casey reacted on thisDavid Casey reacted on thisA performance you won’t want to miss! Ximena Sariñana, our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Award for Music honoree, delivered a beautiful performance of “No es igual” at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis during the 39th Hispanic Heritage Awards ceremony. Performing alongside Maestro Luke Frazier and the Hispanic Heritage Awards Orchestra, Ximena captivated the audience with her powerful stage presence. Watch this unforgettable moment and tune in when the 39th Hispanic Heritage Awards premieres this Friday, October 2 at 9 PM on PBS! Don’t miss this celebration of Hispanic excellence, culture, and achievement. #HispanicHeritageAwards #HHA39 #HispanicHeritageMonth Antonio Tijerino
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David Casey reacted on thisDavid Casey reacted on this"DEAM gives us an opportunity not only to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities, but to think bigger about where disability sits within the economy: as employees and leaders, certainly, but also as customers, entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators." — Jill Houghton, President & CEO, Disability:IN This Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM), we're spotlighting innovation and economic opportunity, and the people and businesses showing what's possible when disability is part of how we build, create, and grow. One of the ways we're bringing that conversation to life is through our month-long collaboration with ArtLifting, an organization creating economic opportunity for artists with disabilities. This graphic features artwork by Charlie French, whose creativity and artistic vision demonstrate the power of disability-driven innovation in action. To join in the celebration, explore our latest blog for a collection of shareable DEAM graphics featuring Charlie's artwork and help amplify the conversation throughout October: https://lnkd.in/gSqVrkkZ [ID: Abstract artwork in soft blue, cream, and yellow tones forms the background of a Disability Employment Awareness Month graphic. Text reads, "Celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month." The ArtLifting and Disability:IN logos appear at the bottom. Artwork by Charlie French.]
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David Casey liked thisDavid Casey liked thisOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year’s theme is "Celebrating Value and Talent." People with disabilities bring skills, creativity, and perspective that strengthen every workplace. Yet, hiring barriers and bias still shut many out. Only about 38% of people with disabilities are employed, compared to 75% of those without disabilities. This month is a chance to raise awareness, challenge bias, and promote inclusive practices that benefit everyone. Learn more about NDEAM on our blog and take the next step toward building a more inclusive workplace: https://bit.ly/47hUJMd #NDEAM #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth
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David Casey liked thisDavid Casey liked thisLong before terms like ‘LGBTQ+,’ ‘queer,’ ‘trans,’ ‘non-binary,’ and even ‘two-spirit’ existed, Indigenous Peoples had their own understanding of what we would come to describe as gender and sexuality. While not all cultures had words or practices to recognize these ways of being, some Tribes held these individuals as sacred within their roles and communities. Despite attempts to erase these traditions through colonization, Indigenous understandings of gender and sexuality continue today and remain a vital part of our communities. This #LGBTQHistoryMonth, we celebrate our queer, trans, non-binary, and two-spirit relatives and honor their long cultural and historical legacy. Pictured: Hosteen Klah, Diné nádleehi and medicine man. In Diné or Navajo culture, a nádleehi is a traditional gender role that embodies both masculine and feminine traits. #LGBTQ #TwoSpirit #Indigiqueer #LGBTQ2S
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Volunteer Experience
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Past Board Member
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
- 2 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Advocate for growing and protecting the business community in Rhode Island.
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Past Member, Board of Directors
Disability:IN
- 11 years 4 months
Economic Empowerment
The Disability:IN mission is to help business drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace.The USBLN® works toward a world in which the US business community recognizes the contributions of people with disabilities and as a result includes them in their workplaces, supply chains, and marketplaces.
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Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Past Board Co-Chair
National Urban League
- 6 years 9 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The mission of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) is to be a champion of civil rights dedicated to helping people improve their lives. Our purpose is to build stronger communities by providing local residents with education, job training and placement at no cost. For 95 years, our programs and services have given hope to our members and made a lasting, positive impact in the community.
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Past Co-Chair, Disability Equality Index Advisory Committee
Disability:IN
- 11 years
Economic Empowerment
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.”
Fortune 1000 companies realize environmental, social and governance factors impact their management, culture, brand and financial…The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.”
Fortune 1000 companies realize environmental, social and governance factors impact their management, culture, brand and financial well-being. While many companies have identified methods to advance their disability inclusion, companies had recognized current benchmarking tools were inadequate in evaluating disability inclusion as part of their company’s diversity and inclusion, or broader, sustainability efforts.
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Past Member, Chief Diversity Officer Board
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
- 2 years 1 month
Education
In addition to networking and collaborating with leading D&I practitioners in an exclusive, confidential environment free of vendors, members of the Chief Diversity Officer Board will actively influence i4cp's research on global diversity and inclusion, as well as receive breakthrough insights pertaining to D&I.
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Past Board Member, Mentor, Guest Speaker
Year Up
- 6 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.
We achieve this mission through a high support, high expectation model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, internships and college credits. Our holistic approach focuses on students' professional and personal development to place these young adults on a…Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.
We achieve this mission through a high support, high expectation model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, internships and college credits. Our holistic approach focuses on students' professional and personal development to place these young adults on a viable path to economic self-sufficiency.
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Volunteer
Amos House
- 1 year 1 month
Social Services
What started as a small soup kitchen to feed 30 -50 men today consists of a campus of 14 buildings including a restaurant, permanent supportive housing and a mother-child reunification center. But Amos House, named after the Prophet Amos, has continued to respond to the ever changing needs of our community. Our growth has included a 90-Day Recovery- Based Program, ten buildings dedicated to supportive housing, a Mother-Child Reunification Program, culinary and carpentry training program, a…
What started as a small soup kitchen to feed 30 -50 men today consists of a campus of 14 buildings including a restaurant, permanent supportive housing and a mother-child reunification center. But Amos House, named after the Prophet Amos, has continued to respond to the ever changing needs of our community. Our growth has included a 90-Day Recovery- Based Program, ten buildings dedicated to supportive housing, a Mother-Child Reunification Program, culinary and carpentry training program, a literacy center and social enterprise businesses that employ men and women and generate income.
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Past Member National Board Of Directors
American Lung Association
- 2 years 1 month
Health
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Our work is focused on five strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases; and to accelerate fundraising and enhance organizational effectiveness to support the…
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Our work is focused on five strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases; and to accelerate fundraising and enhance organizational effectiveness to support the urgency of our mission.
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FIT Foundation Past Board Member
Fashion Institute of Technology
- 2 years 4 months
Education
FIT is a lifelong dream for talented and creative students seeking a life of professional excellence in design and business. The FIT Foundation is dedicated to making that dream come true. FIT is about opportunity, and also about access. The college’s rigorous programs can lead to great careers in the creative industries, and it’s our mission to make sure an unparalleled FIT education is available to every student with the ability, drive, and desire to succeed in those fields.
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Board Member
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
- Present 2 years 3 months
Economic Empowerment
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit which inspires, prepares, and connects Latinos in six areas of focus: education, workforce, social impact, justice, and culture, through leadership.
HHF’s mission and programs have been recognized by The White House, US Congress, Fortune 500 Companies, US Army, other nonprofits, and even the government of Mexico.
With the support of generous donors and creative partnerships, HHF has reached millions of Latinos across…The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit which inspires, prepares, and connects Latinos in six areas of focus: education, workforce, social impact, justice, and culture, through leadership.
HHF’s mission and programs have been recognized by The White House, US Congress, Fortune 500 Companies, US Army, other nonprofits, and even the government of Mexico.
With the support of generous donors and creative partnerships, HHF has reached millions of Latinos across the country and into Latin America through agile, creative, impactful, high-profile, and innovative programs since 1988.
Publications
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The Challenges of Covid Vaccine Distribution To Minority Communities
Levick and Clark Atlanta University
See publicationDavid Casey, the Senior Vice President of Workforce Strategies and Chief Diversity Officer for CVS Health, speaks with co-hosts Richard Levick of LEVICK and Dr. George T. French, Jr., President of Clark Atlanta University about how CVS is working to overcome the historic mistrust of U.S. government vaccination programs in the African American and Black communities and the unique and significant communications efforts that CVS and others are using to re-earn trust.
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From Elementary School to Employee Engagement: CVS Health Focuses on Talent
Diversity Global Magazine
CVS Health has a sophisticated talent management system founded on four objectives. Leaving nothing to chance, the company begins cultivating talent at all school levels while developing and engaging talent in-house.
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Blog - The Greatest Distance Between Two People Is Silence
David Casey Diversity, LLC
See publicationSome people search their whole lives wondering what their purpose and mission are. I'm lucky I don't have that concern. My goal is to inspire curiosity about the things that make us different as well as those we have in common.
There are many definitions and misconceptions about what diversity is and isn't. I'm hoping to break down the myths and reinforce the truths about the diversity that surrounds us everyday in our personal and professional lives. -
A Leader Led - Colleague Owned Approach to Managing Diversity
Savoy Magazine 12 th Anniversary Edition
See publicationThis pharmacy innovation company is firmly focused on unleashing the full range of skills, talents and perspectives of its 200,000 colleagues to meet the needs of the more than 5 million
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Diversity: It’s Good for Business, and Here’s Why
Profiles in Diversity Journal
See publicationIt is critical that we as diversity practitioners and champions continue to build on our successes in establishing diversity as a true business imperative. But in and of itself, this argument is not enough; not anymore. As we continue appealing to “the head” with the strong business case for diversity, the time has come to also renew our focus on “the heart” of the matter—the personal and emotional underpinnings of the diversity conversation.
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Vision of the Future
Profiles in Diversity Journal
See publicationSo what will be the legacy of diversity management? Will we look back 10 years from now and say, “Remember when diversity was the hot thing?” Or will diversity management go on to become as institutionalized a part of business as sales and marketing?
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5 Best Practices on Engagement From 4 Diversity Executives
DiversityInc Best Practices
See publicationMasterCard, CVS Caremark, PwC and Travelers execs share their best practices on resource groups, diversity councils, reaching millennials, philanthropy, reducing turnover.
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An Interview with David Casey: Vice-President of Workforce Initiatives, and Chief Diversity Officer for CVS Caremark
Voice of Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion must be integrated into every facet of our business, and therefore, we can’t just think about only one group. It’s all interconnected. Our employees are also our consumers.
By Simma Lieberman
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Diversity is not an obligation, it's an opportunity!
Insight Into Diversity
See publicationMr. Casey was kind enough to take a few minutes out of his busy schedule to answer some questions on exactly how diversity and inclusion is implemented at CVS Caremark.
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Diversty: The one thing we all have in common
David Casey Blog
See publicationMy personal and professional reflections, thoughts and perspectives on diversity related matters. Join in the conversation!
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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Orion Talent
Member, Board of Managers
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L2 Capital
Industry Advisor
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