"Underrepresentation continues for black, indigenous, people of color, referred to as BIPOC today.
Latinos are 18% of the workforce and only 1% of CEOs and Asian Americans make up 13% of the U.S. professional workforce, yet only 5.6% of CEOs.
For example, Latinos are 18% of the workforce, so parity would mean that they would be 18% of CEOs. Now you're probably thinking that the 18% are not necessarily qualified to be CEOs. Good point. However, why is the discrepancy so big? White men represent 38% of the workforce and almost 90% of CEOs in the United States. Striving for parity will help us to achieve equity. Why is racial and ethnic equity so hard to achieve and what can we do about it? "
Those in power need to be willing to do the work to affect change in a collaborative and equity-centered way, alongside those who are most impacted by inequities.
Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging
Racial and ethnic equity
Mary-Frances Winters
Founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc.
🩺 As a Latino doctor in the USA, I feel a deep responsibility not only to the Latino community, but to all those I serve. We are uniquely positioned to understand and address the social determinants of health, thereby improving the lives of countless people. Health knows no borders or languages and, as professionals, our duty is to be a bridge and guide.
Endless thanks to my friend Alister Martin for giving me the opportunity to be part of the "Round Table of Health Care Leaders on Social Media for the White House". I am excited for what is to come and how, together, we will make a difference. 🌟 Note; that day was also awesome because I got to meet Luisana Pérez Fernández
#MedicineWithPurpose #HealthForAll #drmauinforma
Senior Operational Readiness/Program Management Specialist, Florida Blue
1wCongratulations Darnell!!! Definitely well earned!!! This is amazing!!!