Nationwide DEI Career Connect — Strengthening the DEI Workforce Across the U.S.

The DEI workforce is under attack—through layoffs, disinformation, and shrinking investment.
DEI Career Connect bridges the gap between values-driven employers and DEI professionals seeking purpose-driven roles.
We’re building the next generation of inclusive leadership by supporting careers, not just causes.

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Connecting Talent to Purpose, and Employers to Impact
Through our DEI Career Connect focus, Protecting Our Purpose helps organizations and professionals strengthen the future of inclusive leadership through:
  • A curated job board featuring equity-centered career opportunities
  • A resume and talent referral platform connecting vetted DEI professionals with trusted employers
  • Career support for displaced DEI professionals navigating transitions
  • Partnerships with mission-aligned employers committed to building inclusive teams

Resources to help leaders hire, retain, and grow DEI roles with intention

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Why DEI Career Support Is Critical Right Now

As DEI roles are eliminated across sectors, countless professionals are being pushed out of the field—not because of performance, but because of politics. That’s not just a personal loss—it’s a setback for equity.

Our DEI Career Connect focus ensures:

  • Top talent stays in the DEI profession where they’re needed most
  • Employers can find and retain leaders aligned with their inclusion goals
  • We rebuild a sustainable, resilient DEI workforce for the future

Together, we protect progress by protecting the people behind it.

Ready to Hire, Support, or Stay in the DEI Field?

Join the coalition that’s connecting DEI professionals to meaningful opportunities nationwide. Whether you’re hiring or looking, DEI Career Connect is where purpose meets progress.

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