Office of Diversity Initiatives
The Office of Diversity Initiatives assists the National Trust for Historic Preservation's programs, regional offices, and historic sites in reaching out to diverse constituencies and helping save the historic places that reflect the broad American experience. This work is built upon the core organizational values of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We draw upon and demonstrate the rich diversity of our shared national heritage, bringing to life the real stories of real people through places saved and communities revitalized. We build and nurture collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with statewide and local organizations, Main Street communities, historic sites and others that bring local capacity and expertise to our shared work in broadening the preservation ethic in America. And, we deepen and broaden educational efforts directed toward all Americans to connect America's stories to her people.
The Office of Diversity Initiatives works directly with the staff Diversity Work Group and the Diversity Committee of the Board of Trustees in shaping the approaches that the organization takes to engage more fully diverse communities. Currently, the Office of Diversity Initiatives works on a variety of projects in an effort to continue the diversification of the preservation movement. The Diversity Scholarship Program (DSP) helps increase the diversity of participants at the annual National Preservation Conference, as well as the preservation movement. The African American Historic Places Initiative helps determine the challenges that African American historic places face and seeks ways in which the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the academic community can work together to help meet those challenges. The Office of Diversity Initiatives continues to look to new methods of engaging diverse communities, as well as supporting and promoting the ongoing efforts already in place throughout the organization.
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- Diversity in Preservation
- African American Heritage in Preservation
- Asian Pacific American Heritage in Preservation
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Heritage
- Women's History in Preservation
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