In a time when DEI is both politicized and misunderstood, This is DEI was created to cut through the noise. This platform is based on decades of work primarily rooted in racial justice and antiracism, aiming to share honest, informed perspectives that empower readers to break away from the misconceptions and focus on what DEI truly means in our workplaces, communities, and beyond.

The recent election has brought a renewed urgency to DEI work. As a white woman with decades of experience in racial justice, I reflect on my role, the critiques, and the path forward to ensure solidarity and progress in a time of resistance.