The Ms. Foundation for Women believes that equity and inclusion are the cornerstones of true democracy, and we challenge ourselves as an organization to maintain diversity in our leadership, staff, grantee partners and in the organizations with which we collaborate. We understand diversity as being inclusive of, but not limited to, gender, race, ethnicity, class, national origin, sexual orientation, disability and religion. More than 50% of our 15-member Board of Directors are people of color: 14 women (7 of whom are women of color), and one African-American male. Our staff is composed of 29 women and 3 men, 16 of whom are people of color, and our Executive Team of 7 women includes 4 women of color.

We believe that women and girls most affected by a problem are best positioned to create just solutions for all. Many of our grantee organizations are led by and for low-income women and women of color who confront multiple forms of discrimination and are most impacted by flawed policies that perpetuate poverty and inequality. That's why they're best positioned to create inclusive and just solutions that benefit everyone.