Diversity & Inclusion
We support a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. By valuing diverse experiences, styles, approaches and ideas, we can achieve our goals, serve our stakeholders and become a higher-performing organization.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Mission
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has been established to build upon the Bank's ongoing efforts and assist the Bank's leadership in the development and execution of its strategic diversity and inclusion plans and the execution of related initiatives, including the monitoring and reporting requirements of Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.Vision
Create synergy by connecting existing work across functions — bridging both external and internal best practices in the achievement of Diversity & Inclusion goals and objectives. These efforts will help to enhance the Bank's reputation as:- An Employer of Choice — a diverse and inclusive organization that attracts highly talented and motivated proffesionals.
- A Business Partner of Choice — cultivating external relationships with minority-owned and women-owned businesses to increase participation in the procurement process.
- A Trusted Community Partner — build relationships and actively promote collaboration between the Bank, schools, and professional, civic and community organizations to support business priorities and the communities we serve.
Office of Minority & Women Inclusion
The Office of Minority & Women Inclusion (OMWI) was established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which was signed into law in 2010.
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Valerie J. Van Meter serves as the EEO Officer and Director of the Office of Minority & Inclusion (OMWI).
Updates from the OMWI Director
Documents
- 2011 Annual Report - First Annual Report, covering January 1 to December 31, 2011, summarizes a wide variety of practices at the Chicago Fed that foster diversity and inclusion in areas related to the Bank’s workforce, suppliers and financial literacy outreach initiatives.
- 2011 EEO-1 Report - This information serves as a general snapshot of overall employee composition to give the public a sense of who works for us. The race and gender categories as well as job categories are defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and are the industry standard for measuring and comparing employee populations. Like most employers, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is required to file this data with the EEOC.
- Section 342 of Dodd Frank Act
Press Releases
Federal Reserve System OMWI Offices
Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act requires each of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks as well as the Board of Governors to establish an OMWI office.
