Published Author Tags Share Talk to an Expert Published Author Share Talk to an Expert Page ContentExperts say maintaining strong diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices relies on conducting regular assessments and having a plan for improvement. Below is a list of resources to get started:Cooperative.com provides workforce assessment tools to explore state-level data on hiring and employment trends. Contact: Desiree Dunham, NRECA manager of talent programs, desiree.dunham@nreca.coop or 703-907-5995.NRECA is developing resources on cooperative.com to assess workplace culture. Co-ops can participate in a customized culture survey to identify gaps and work with a facilitator on a follow-up plan. An assessment tool and other resources will go online later this year. Contact: Delaine Orendorff, NRECA senior principal for management services, delaine.orendorff@nreca.coop or 571-289-9023.NRECA offers several certificate programs for co-op staff and directors on concepts integral to building DEI in workplace culture. Programs include Cooperative Career Essentials, the Supervisor and Manager Development Program and Director Education Certificate programs. Contact: Val Parks, NRECA director of education programs and strategies, valerie.parks@nreca.coop or 703-907-5578; Pat Mangan, NRECA director of governance education, patrick.mangan@nreca.coop or 703-907-5626.NRECA’s economics and business unit can analyze demographics within your service area based on government sources. Contact: Michael Leitman, NRECA senior analyst for economics and business, michael.leitman@nreca.coop or 703-907-5864.The Women in Power online professional community on cooperative.com was started this past fall and has more than 1,000 members. Contact: Brandon Hensley, NRECA senior manager of membership, brandon.hensley@nreca.coop or 703-907-5930.Read more: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: 'So Our Entire Community Can Flourish' MORE FROM NRECA