Equity Core Team

What is an Equity Core Team? 

A primary leadership team, responsible for designing, coordinating, and organizing racial equity plans and activities across the internal structure of the City of Winston-Salem.  

What are the key functions of an Equity Core Team? 

• Catalyzing equitable systems change in government 
• Coordinating the design and implementation of an Equity Action Plan 
• Cultivating new racial equity leadership and active employee engagement 
• Championing racial and social justice and celebrating and sustaining success 

What are the duties and expectations of Core Team Members?

• Participate in all Equity Core Team meetings, activities, and committees 
• Champion and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Determine openings to pilot activities, develop goals and plans, and implement strategies for achieving results. 
• Encourage employee generated ideas
• Collaborate and build relationships with staff across departments and leverage internal expertise to advance goals of the effort