Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

ABA strives to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization and to support our members in developing their DEI leadership and proficiencies. We identify and remove barriers to equitable access and development; respect and value individual differences, experiences, and perspectives; and sustain employee engagement through inclusion.

News

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First Independence Bank’s Kelly named MBA Banker of the Year
March 22, 2024
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Podcast: ‘Building the organization around exceptional talent’
March 09, 2024
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Women CEOs leading the way
March 05, 2024
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Déjà vu in state capitals
February 28, 2024

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ABA Banker Employee Resource Groups

Join ABA’s inclusive and free ERGs, which support people with shared life experiences and common identities.

Related Training & Events

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
Conference | September 12, 2024

Virtual Conference | Designed to help bankers become an agent of change for the banking industry and for the community.
Women’s History Month Webinar
Recorded Webinar | March 28, 2024

Hear from Evelyn Fennell Smalls, alongside Kathleen Pless, to learn about her leadership journey and her tips for all bankers on strategies to achieve success in the banking industry.
International Women's Day Webinar
Recorded Webinar | March 7, 2024

Join ABA Webinar with Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte, SVP of Compliance, Maine Community Bank. In addition to being a bank executive and elected community leader, she runs a foundation to support Armenians today.
DEI for Insiders
Self-Paced Training

This course will explore why integrating DEI across all business functions is essential to individual, team and organizational success.

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Enhancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Resources to help banks of all sizes build diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces that best represent the communities they serve.

ABA Resources

ABA Awards
ABA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
ABA Web Page
Leading DEI Practices for Banks
July 21, 2020
ABA Foundation
Community Development Tours
December 31, 2021
Reference
The Impact of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Success: Measuring Progress in Financial Institutions
March 1, 2024
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Calendar
January 18, 2024

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Women Lead Workshops

These free, limited-seating workshops help bankers develop critical leadership skills, learn leading practices about how to inspire and motivate, act strategically, build collaborative teams, and champion change. All women in banking at all levels are encouraged to participate.