In March 2021, the Wayland Select Board established the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC). The purpose of the HRDEIC is to “affirm that the Town of Wayland is an inclusive community that has, as one of its core values, the freedom from discrimination, disrespect, bigotry, other forms of microaggressions, macroaggressions, hatred and oppression, and to reaffirm the Town’s commitment to upholding and defending the rights of all individuals to enjoy the free and equal exercise of their human and civil rights and privileges.”
In this session you will learn about the HRDEIC’s work. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas about how the town can work toward the goal of becoming an inclusive, welcoming community where everyone feels respected, heard and treated fairly no matter who they are.
Yamini Ranjan, Chair of HRDEIC, is a Podcast Host who is passionate about storytelling. She produces and hosts a podcast that brings out stories of remarkable women from the community – Women of Wayland Podcast. She has degrees in engineering and business and has lived in three continents. She practices design-thinking, loves sound mixing and editing, and relishes designing graphics.
Karen Blumenfeld, Vice-Chair of HRDEIC, embraces connection, collaboration, learning and action around human rights and equity. She is a leadership team member and workshop co-facilitator for White People Challenging Racism: Moving from Talk to Action, and co-chairs her faith community’s anti-racism group. She has Master’s degrees in business and social work, and has worked in the public, private and non-profit sectors.