DEI Leadership
Tru Pettigrew
Chief Impact Officer
Bianca Dawkins
Community Impact Senior Coordinator
Initiatives
Creating Connection
Community Conversations
Held monthly, Community Conversations are an internal forum for employees to gain knowledge and freely discuss issues shaping the state and our country. Past Community Conversations have included discussions about inclusivity, narrowing the racial wealth gap, Asian heritage and building bridges of trust with law enforcement and the black community.
Inclusive Engagement
DEI Champions
During the NBA and WNBA seasons, we host a group of DEI Champions from across the Twin Cities to connect and fellowship with at a Timberwolves or Lynx game. This allows leaders alike to come together and share best practices on how to make our communities more inclusive for all.
Cultural Appreciation
Celebration Nights
Our Celebration Nights recognize and celebrate the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities of diverse communities. During the Timberwolves season, we host Native American Heritage Night, Pride Night, Black History Night, AAPI Night, Women’s History Night and Noches Éne-Bé-A Night.
Internal Development
Employee Resource Groups
ERGs are an integral component of our commitment to help us drive change in diversity and inclusion. Our ERGs support and promote diversity and inclusion, as well as our employees’ professional development.
DEI Education
Career Development Training Camp
The Career Development Training Camp powered by Pentair is designed to empower, educate and inspire college students with actionable insights from established professionals across diverse industries and backgrounds.
BUSINESS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PORTAL
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Timberwolves & Lynx Employee Resource Groups
