GOALS AND ACTIVITIES

• Explore and understand the needs of often ignored and silenced communities within western society as it applies to the photography industry
  • Consult members about their needs and concerns
  • Perform focus groups, interviews, and/or surveys to gather information
  • Explore internal biases within the diversity committee and the photography industry
• Formulate a plan for implementation of change
  • Creation of a communication plan for the diversity committee with the PPOC boards, portfolios, and
  • Creation and communication of a roadmap to implement changes throughout the association
• Create change
  • Increase representation of marginalized individuals within the membership
    • Review PPOC’s marketing strategy and all communication channels
    • Coordinate with the Board to provide more diverse content
  • Provide education
    • Provide training for the diversity committee members
    • Provide educational resources for photographers
    • Provide tools for photographers to make their businesses more inclusive
    • Invite diverse speakers to educate membership
  • Review and advise the Board on suggested policies and processes to make them more   inclusive
    • Current PPOC Vision and Mission Statements
    • Accreditation
    • Designations
    • Image Salon rules and judging
    • Regional and National Conventions
    • Code of Ethics
  • Grow and spread
    • Evaluate, review and suggest improvements for current initiatives
    • Facilitate the creation of regional diversity committees
    • Conduct outreach outside of the association
  • Sustain a more inclusive and diverse photography industry