Diversity and Inclusion Professionals

Building Belonging.
Advancing Equity.
Creating Impact Together.

DAIP is a Rhode Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping leaders, organizations, and communities strengthen systems, develop inclusive leadership cultures, and create lasting impact.

Who We Are

A Cross-Sector Leadership Ecosystem

DAIP brings together professionals, organizations, and communities across sectors to strengthen leadership, transform systems, expand opportunity, and create spaces where people can thrive.

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The DAIP Ecosystem

Different Perspectives. Stronger Systems.

Our work connects research, organizational transformation, leadership development, community convening, and collective action.

Rhode Island Belonging Index

Measuring progress and informing change while protecting participant confidentiality.

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DAI Partners

Strategic consulting and organizational partnerships designed to create lasting impact.

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Inclusion Collective RI

A year-round network for shared learning, collaboration, relationship-building, and action.

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Community Events

First Fridays RI, the Annual Awards, and other experiences that connect and move us forward.

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Workforce & Leadership

Stronger talent pipelines, greater opportunity, and more inclusive leadership.

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Systems Transformation

Turning insight into action through stronger cultures, policies, practices, and systems.

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Our Blueprint

Six Arms of Impact

01

Equity Analysis & Strategy

Assessing systems, data, policies, and practices to identify barriers and create actionable strategies.

02

Culture & Systems Transformation

Moving from recommendations to implementation through culture change and accountability.

03

Workforce & Leadership Development

Building stronger talent pipelines, leadership capacity, and career pathways.

04

Learning, Training & Capacity Building

Creating practical learning experiences and customized organizational development.

05

Community Engagement & Convening

Strengthening relationships, elevating community voice, and advancing shared priorities.

06

Inclusion Collective RI

Building a year-round network committed to shared learning, collaboration, and action.

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Rhode Island Belonging Index

Collect. Diagnose. Improve.

DAIP is developing a confidential, cross-industry tool to better understand workplace belonging, identify shared challenges, and help organizations take meaningful action.

This is not a ranking or a public callout. Organizational information will be protected and results will be shared in aggregate so participants can learn, improve, and measure progress without being individually identified.

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Linda Newton, founder of DAIP

Honoring Our Founder

Linda Newton

Linda Newton founded DAIP with a vision of creating spaces where professionals, leaders, and communities could learn from one another, build meaningful relationships, and advance equity together.

Her leadership established the foundation for DAIP’s continued commitment to belonging, opportunity, collaboration, and lasting systems change.

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Move Forward With DAIP

From Intention to Lasting Impact

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Kevin Matta

President

Kevin Matta  (he, him, his) is a strategic differentiator, comfortable challenging the status quo, and brings both passion and experience to ensure client success and human engagement with his brilliant ability to make connections.

Kevin’s interest in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work developed as he witnessed his parents encounter inequities and injustices while navigating the American healthcare and workplace landscape. His passion for this work continues to be strengthened by the systemic injustices people around the world continue to experience.

Kevin serves as president of DAIP’s board of directors.

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