CCBC DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION

Our mission, our partners,
our employees, & our communities

Since our founding in 2008, the Cleveland Cord Blood Center has been committed to serving the unmet need of patients with donated cord blood from diverse communities. We are committed to continually building on this value of diversity by focusing on how we can become more inclusive and empower others of different cultures. We strive to exhibit equality, respect, belonging and inclusiveness when working with those who depend on us: our partners, our employees, and our communities.

INITIAL SUCCESSES:

  • Formation of the DEI committee
  • Made documents more accessible for non-English speakers (translated consents)
  • Updated awareness around hiring and onboarding processes
  • Juneteenth added to holiday schedule
  • Mental health awareness discussion
  • Pronoun discussion and information on how to update email signatures

ONGOING ACTIVITIES:

  • Staff surveys
  • Monthly presentations and informational emails celebrating diversity
  • High Five employee recognition program
  • Flexible work schedules (days, times, locations)
  • Culture of openness