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Learn about the Kansas City Fed's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our behaviors, words, and actions promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, and belonging where we have the opportunities and resources needed to contribute, influence, and succeed.

What we do

2023 OMWI Report

Explore the 2023 Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Report to Congress.

Diversity: Our Commitment

Valuing diversity and teamwork helps the Kansas City Fed achieve its goals by offering creative and cost effective solutions.

2022-2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

To further define our commitment to diversity, inclusive principles are at the forefront of everything we do.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace

To achieve and cultivate a diverse workforce, an inclusive culture requires guidance and support from employees throughout the...

Community Partners

The Bank recognizes the need for strong community partnerships to accomplish its diversity and inclusion strategy. These...

Supplier Diversity

We encourage the participation of small and minority- and women-owned companies in our procurement process.

Community Development

Community Development professionals address a variety of community and economic development challenges.

Student Outreach

Student outreach differs by location and targets economics, personal finance, and career readiness for K-12 audiences.

View past Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion reports

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ​reports summarize the Bank's efforts to promote diversity, equity and...

More information

Learn about Section 342 requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

See the latest Kansas City Fed Economist Demographic Report. Economist demographic information for 2021 is available here. Information for 2016 to 2020 is available here.

Meet the Office of Diversity and Inclusion team.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion around the Kansas City Fed

  • Black Female Entrepreneurs Discussion Questions
  • OMWI 2021
  • Kansas City Fed earns consecutive top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index |
  • Banking forums help women, minorities expand careers, networks |
  • Diverse suppliers a key part of Kansas City Fed purchasing strategy |
  • Diversity: Our Commitment

Our team

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace

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The Bank participated in events with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce Kansas City, including its Career Fair and Procurement Panel.
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Employees, from left, Joy Cline, Linda Weinzerl, Dawn Ross and Karen Pennell enjoy the closing of the Employee Diversity Committee’s Diversity Awareness Week.
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The Reminders, a Colorado-based duo, delivered a personal-finance themed message during a Rock the Fed concert in Denver. Aja Black and Big Samir are pictured here with Bank employees from left, Kenji Baker, Erin Davis and Stacee Martin.
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Employees Wan Chin Ng, left, and A’Yanna Webster connect during a gathering of the Bank’s employee-led groups.
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Brenda Perkins, left, and Darla Wilkerson of Disability:IN Greater Kansas City and Michael Gonzales of Diversity and Inclusion Consortium discuss professional development and disability inclusion at the Disability Thought Leaders Luncheon hosted by the Bank.
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In 2019, the Bank hosted Biz Smart Day to share success stories and to provide diverse suppliers with information on how to do business with the Bank and other large corporations. Over 50 companies attended Biz Smart Day, including representatives from local and regional organizations and networks.
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New Orleans banker Alden J. McDonald Jr., left, and the Bank’s Tim Todd visit the Richmond, Virginia, home of Maggie Lena Walker, the nation’s first female minority banker.
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Rose Washington, chief executive officer of the Tulsa Economic Development Corporation, was chair of the Kansas City Fed’s Board of Directors during 2017-19. She started her service to the Bank in 2010 on the Oklahoma City Branch Board of Directors and was appointed to the Kansas City board in 2013, serving as deputy chair during 2015-16. She also served as chair of the Federal Reserve System’s Conference of Chairs in 2018.
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