Global Advocacy Research: for the major regions around the world, specifically, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Central America, Eastern Europe, The Europe Union, Middle East, Oceania and the Caribbean, the intern will be responsible for identifying the major Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) issues for these local regions as it related to the relevant dimensions of diversity. The dimensions of diversity include, but are not limited to, gender, age, disability, gender expression, race, colorism, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. For example, in Africa, female representation at the board level is at 25%, 8 percentage points above the global average. (Source: Why Diversity Matters, McKinsey)

Specific intern actions:

1. The intern dedicated to this role would be responsible for identifying similar data for other regions around the world and providing the source. Content can be sourced, white papers, research document, video links, or podcasts.

2. Through Internet searches and other data resources available to the intern, they record and categorize collected information.

3. Collected information within be provided to the project manager (Greg Jenkins) for additional use for use on additional Riipen project.

This work must be completed by the end of 28 March 2022.

The student will have direct access to both Miriam Muléy and Greg Jenkins, the co-chair's for the leadership committee of the inclusion allies coalition. Miriam and Greg have extensive experience in the following business areas: corporate, not-for-profit, US Federal Government (DEOMI alum) US military and volunteer organizations. Miriam and Greg look forward to the chance to working with an interested student in the midst of their educational and pre-career phase of life. Greg and Miriam are experienced mentors and coaches who can share best practices and lessons learned in the above aforementioned industries.