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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Information and tools for fostering diversity, equity and inclusion across the association and the equipment finance industry, curated by the ELFA Equity Committee.

ELFA

ELFA members enjoy special access to and discounts on many of the following resources. Learn more.

Meet the ELFA Equity Committee

ELFA Equity is leading an evolutionary change within ELFA to create an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion in everything it does. Meet some of the committee members helping to bring this experience to the ELFA membership.

What's New

Equity Committee Member Shares Insights on DEI - In recognition of Black History Month, Christopher Johnson, SVP & President at Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services, discussed the importance of DEI across a variety of channels.
ELFA Releases Podcast in Honor of Black History Month - Listen to the latest episode of the Equipment Finance Matters podcast -- it's a conversation you don't want to miss!
Save the Date: The ELFA Equity Forum will be held Sept. 13-14 in New Orleans.

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Join the ELFA Equity group on LinkedIn.

EL&F Articles

Opening Doors: Q&A with Eboni Preston-Laurent

Opening Doors: Q&A with Eboni Preston-Laurent
ELFA Partners with NOBEL Women and Witnesses History in Maryland

ELFA is a proud sponsor and Corporate Advisor to the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL).

Additional Articles

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Foundation donors receive benefits, including early access to many of the following resources. Learn more.

Research

2022 Industry Future Council: Adapting to Changing Workers and Workplaces

The Industry Future Council report explores future trends, challenges and opportunities that could impact the equipment finance industry in the years to come.
2021 Industry Future Council: Looking Ahead to the Post-Pandemic Economy

The Industry Future Council report explores future trends, challenges and opportunities that could impact the equipment finance industry in the years to come.

DEI Toolkit 2023

Download the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolkit
This toolkit from the ELFA Equity Committee is designed to support member companies in their journey toward fostering a diverse and inclusive culture within their organizations.

Relevant Resources:

Committees

Equity Committee
Works to encourage diversity and inclusion among association leadership groups, committees, conferences and other association activities and initiatives.

Human Capital Committee
A member and staff resource on a wide range of human resource matters.

Women's Council
Works to increase the engagement and representation of women in the association and the industry.

Emerging Talent Advisory Council
Works on encouraging industry employees to get involved in ELFA early in their careers and attracting the best and brightest to the industry.

Related News

Interview with Scott Thacker

Scott Thacker

CEO of Ivory Consulting Corporation, Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Chair and ELFA Equity Chair

Webinar Recordings

Please note: The date listed for each webinar is the original broadcast date.

May 03, 2023

Virtual Event

Equipment Finance & DEI: What it Means for You and Recruitment

Webinars

Webinar: Retelling History Through Filmmaking

May 31, 2022

Virtual Event

Retelling History Through Filmmaking

Webinars

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March 03, 2021

Online, DC

Candid Conversations in Diversity: Moderated by Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi

Webinars

Unconscious Bias Web Seminar

July 15, 2020

Online, DC

Web Seminar - Unconscious Bias

Webinars

Web Seminar-Bold Conversations to Effect Positive Change-Striving for Equality

July 08, 2020

Online, DC

Web Seminar-Bold Conversations to Effect Positive Change-Striving for Equality

Webinars