Zia S. is a research and communications associate at the Indiana Community Action Association since December 2023, previously serving as a Fulbright Scholar at the US-UK Fulbright Commission and a data intern at Petersen Engineering Inc. Zia's consulting experience includes creating a salary database at Carolyn O’Brien Consulting LLC and co-authoring research at the University of Maryland. In roles at Mass Alliance, Zia organized fundraising events, managed campaigns, and grew social media presence, while also contributing to policy research as a communications manager at Incorruptible Mass and a policy research assistant at Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts. Zia holds a Master of Science in Public Policy from the University of Bristol and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Williams College, along with diverse experiences in teaching, research, and internship roles across multiple institutions.
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Indiana Community Action Association
INCAA's Mission: The Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA) works to strengthen the capacity of Indiana's Community Action Agencies to address community needs and poverty. INCAA’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Statement: Fighting against inequities is part of our shared Community Action history. We acknowledge that structural race, gender, and ability inequities contribute to the causes and conditions of poverty and prevent us from realizing the Promise of Community Action. INCAA strives to dismantle these inequities. To foster inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in our Network, INCAA is committed to: -Leading with respect and tolerance. We expect all employees to embrace this notion and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices. -Contracting with a diverse panel of trainers for conferences and professional development to reflect the communities we serve. -Developing a system for being more intentional and conscious of bias during the hiring, promoting, or evaluating process. -Educating staff on treating all people with dignity and respect, and holding them accountable for treating all people with dignity and respect. -Dismantling inequitable policies and practices that prevent all Hoosiers from thriving. -Disaggregating data whenever possible.