Elaine ChandlerEmployee Relations Managerelaine.chandler@dallascityhall.comLGBTQ Liaison - Elaine Chandlerelaine.chandler@dallascityhall.com
1500 Marilla St.6A NorthDallas, Texas 75201Phone: 214-670-3120 Fax: 214-670-3764
Employee Resource Groups are voluntary employee-led individuals. They promote a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and aligned with organizational goals, values, business practices, and objectives. See information below about the different groups currently offered at the City of Dallas.
Mission: AAACE is an organization of Asian American City of Dallas employees, retirees and supporters established for the purpose of networking, personal development, and to support the City of Dallas in serving the citizens of Dallas.
Highlight Activities: Personal development seminars (2 per year), Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration (showcasing one Asian country every week in May), Diversity Week Celebration, family picnics, and volunteer activities
President: Helen Cantril DulacEmail:helen.cantril@dallascityhall.comPhone: 214-670-6646
Alternate Contact: Vasavi Pilla Email:vasavi.pilla@dallascityhall.comPhone: 214-671-5124
Mission: To be a resource, advocate, and partner with the City’s leadership team and our members to identify, nurture, and promote excellence at all ranks within the City’s workforce through professional development, mentoring, cultural programming, and communication.
Highlight Activities: Leadership development and mentoring programs, annual cultural events (Black History Month, Juneteenth), community service projects, and quarterly social/networking activities for City employees
Interim President: Danielle McClellandEmail: info@cityofdallasBEST.comWebsite: www.cityofdallasBEST.com
Twitter: @CoDallas_BEST Facebook: @CoDallasBEST #DallasBEST
Mission: To bridge the gap among generations within the workplace and create a framework for success to support the development of emerging leaders.
Contact: fuel@dallascityhall.com
The Veteran’s Employee Resource Group (VERG) was organized in March 2018 by a group of dedicated U.S. Armed Forces members. They include active duty, reservist, veterans, and spouses of military members. Their purpose is to cultivate professional development of military members and the spouses thereof, who are employed with the City of Dallas.
Mission: To raise awareness of equality issues in the workplace in order to foster an organizational culture that is inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ City employees, promote professional and personal development, and break negative stereotypes through education.
Highlight Activities: Quarterly mixers, community service events, and Pride events for City employees
President: TBA Email: info@dallaslgbt.org Website: www.DallasLGBT.orgFacebook and Instagram: @DallasLGBT
Mission: To provide a network for result-oriented Hispanic City employees who are ready, willing and able to fill and serve the needs of the community, while providing professional and social networking, support, coaching, and mentoring opportunities.
Highlight Activities: Community clean ups for senior citizens, Spanish classes for employees, professional development seminars, and scholarships for City employees.
Interim President: Kevin AcostaEmail: kevin.acosta@dallascityhall.comPhone: 214-671-8874 Alternate Contact: Sophia RiveraEmail: sophia.rivera@dallascityhall.comPhone: 214-671-9240
Facebook: @HacerDallas