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Meeting Minutes - Final
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Saturday, November 8, 2025
9:00 AM
Bison Ridge Recreation Center - Active Adult Center, 13905
E.112th Ave, Commerce City
Special Meeting
Call To Order/Roll Call
1.
The annual planning retreat of the DEI Commission was called to order by Chair
LongSoldier on November 8, 2025, at 9:20 AM.
8 -
Present
Commissioner Bianca Gonzalez-De La Rosa, Commissioner Iona
LongSoldier, Commissioner America Carbajal, Commissioner Deana Hall,
Joanne Stranahan, Commissioner Ashley Roman, Commissioner Michelle
Curry, and Chrissy Chard
2 - Commissioner Marco Vega, and Dierdre Gilliam
Absent
Land Acknowledgement
2.
3.
Chair LongSoldier gave the land acknowledgement.
Ice Breaker: Purpose Setting
The board shared why they joined the DEI Commission, and what work they thought
would be involved.
2025 Wrap Up & Review
4.
5.
The board celebrated their 2025 successes.
Long Term & Short Term Goals
2025 DEI Commission Goals
The board reviewed their long term goals, and discussed goals within their
subcommittees. The board decided on two subcommittees for 2026: Events,
Education & Partnerships and Community Listening & Advocacy.
Subcommittee Work Plans
6.
Subcommittees brainstormed ideas for accomplishing their 2026 goals.