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Upcoming Events
- October 18, 2012
Payments Exchange: Kansas City
- October 25, 2012
Promising Pathways to Wealth-Building Financial Services
- October 30, 2012
Grow Your Own Conference: Entrepreneurship-Based Development
- November 1, 2012
Evening at the Fed
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Kansas City Fed's Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) oversees our organization's diversity practices, including employee recruitment, community partnerships and vendor contracts.
Updates from the OMWI Director
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Meet Our Director
Donna Ward oversees strategic planning and financial operations, and leads workforce and inclusion strategies. Meet other official staff members, whose work includes supporting OMWI efforts, and contact us.
Events
- Kansas City Fed launches Student Board of Directors program
New program gives Kansas City students the opportunity to learn more about the Federal Reserve. - Congressional Black Caucus
View photos from the Youth Leadership Summit and watch one high school’s award-winning video about financial success. - Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Learn how we’re teaching students about financial responsibility and view photos from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Congressional Correspondence
- Congressional letter (12/19/2011)
Request from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus regarding employment and contracting opportunities.
Kansas City Fed response (02/23/2012) - Congressional letter (10/13/2011)
Request from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on the progress of OMWI at the Kansas City Fed.
Kansas City Fed response (11/7/2011)
More Congressional Correspondence Letters
In the News
- American Banker: "A Well-Fed Pipeline"
The magazine profiles several women in leadership positions across the Federal Reserve System, including Esther George, the Kansas City Fed's president. - "How I Got the Job"
The Kansas City Star profiles Erika Ramirez, the Bank's diversity and inclusion coordinator.
- Kansas City Fed launches Student Board of Directors program
Our Commitment
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2011 Office of Minority and Women Inclusion Report to Congress
Learn more about the Bank’s successes and challenges in meeting the requirements of section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
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Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Section 342 of this act outlines the requirements of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion.
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Leadership
Our organization is guided by a diverse team of senior leaders, boards of directors and advisory councils. Fifty percent of our official staff are women. Throughout our history, the Kansas City Fed has maintained a rich tradition of women who've made significant contributions to our organization.
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Workforce & Recruitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or genetic information. Review our current workforce composition and our minority and female workforce representation.
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Supplier Diversity
We use competitive solicitation processes for goods and services. Learn more about becoming one of our diverse regional suppliers and access our self-registration tool.
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Financial Education
We offer free tools, including print and online resources, workshops, speaking engagements, and participate in regional and national programs. Audiences include educators, students, bankers, nonprofits and local governments.
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Community Development
Our Community Affairs professionals promote community development, and fair and impartial access to financial products in low- and moderate-income areas through research, relationship building and resource development.
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Partnerships, Programs & Awards
We engage in a variety of activities that bring value to our community and our organization. The Kansas City Fed has received notable recognition for its commitment to diversity.
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About Us
The Kansas City Fed is part of the nation's central bank. We foster the stability, integrity and efficiency of the nation's monetary, financial and payments systems to promote a stable, healthy economy. Read more about our diversity efforts.
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