AFRICAN AMERICAN ERG
Berkeley Lab’s African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) aims to advance a diverse and inclusive work environment with a particular focus on African American current and future employees. Working through a dedicated network of professionals, the AAERG undertakes internal and external activities to attract, retain, empower, and inspire African American employees. These efforts are geared toward helping African American staff members achieve their fullest potential across the spectrum of professional development and employment opportunities at Berkeley Lab, including those for scientists, engineers, technologists, and operations staff.
Guiding Pillars
Attract - Outreach efforts to attract qualified Black/African American talent to Research and Business Operations positions at Berkeley Lab.
Retain - Support the retention of Black/African American employees by creating a culture of belonging within the AAERG: virtual social events, check-ins, and wellness.
Empower - Offer ongoing and updated tools and resources to members so that they can successfully manage career goals and develop the professional skills that allow them to represent their own interests in a self-determined way
Inspire - Host annual Black History Month and other celebrations to showcase the history and accomplishments of Blacks / African Americans.
About Us
Chairs
Deborah Ann Smith, Vice Chair
Stacy Curry, Chair
Steering Committee
Jonathan Nurse, Memberships Officer
Kings Ogbeni, Communications Officer
Anytra Henderson, Outreach & Community Relations Officer
Stacy Bennett, Policy Officer
Executive Sponsor
Michael Brandt, Deputy Lab Director for Operations