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title: "Executive Research Perspective: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Association Governance"
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published_at: "2022-08-09T23:18:00+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-11-10T00:22:06+00:00"
url: "https://associationsnow.com/2022/08/09/executive-research-perspective-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-association-governance/"
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excerpt: "Change comes from embedding a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion into everything an organization does, including leadership processes. The ASAE Research Foundation’s new report, Are Association Boards Embracing DEI?, provides data and recommendations for advancing efforts in governance structures..."
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