Television Program: "Diversity in Central Ohio: Digital Terrorism & Hate" (467 MB; 57 Minutes; Windows Media Video)
Tapestry Television Program: "Diversity in Central Ohio: How Do Our Businesses Compare?" (114 MB; 1 Hour; Windows Media Video)
Radio Program: "Terrorism on the Internet" (60 MB; 1 Hour; MP3 Format)
Presentation: "Cultural Competence for Healthcare Professionals" (14 MB; MP3 Format)
Diversity Matters is a Columbus, Ohio-based consulting firm specializing in diversity and inclusion, global culture, human resources management, organizational development, and customer relations.

The Business Case

  • Expand your diverse customer reach and retention
  • Enhance diverse workforce utilization
  • Avoid legal snafus
Our Primary Service Areas

Education & Training

  • Various cultures, faiths, issues as well as generational diversity
  • Trends, challenges and information in the news
  • Resources including articles and selected references – publications and newsletters

Consultation and Advice

  • Assess level of readiness and improvements via surveys and “The Maturity Model”
  • Identify and implement strategies
  • Pinpoint current and potential issues
  • Develop a comprehensive organizational infrastructure based on “The Power of ALL”

Community Involvement

  • The Diversity Exchange for ALL is a concept as well as venue for everyone to exchange ideas, resources and opportunities to build a thriving community where people from every background can be welcomed economically, socially and personally
  • In collaboration with DiversityInc and the Columbus Metropolitan Club, DiversityInc conducted a survey and assessment of key businesses in the central Ohio area regarding how they “stacked up” in comparison to other companies recognized as diversity leaders
  • The Diversity Exchange has been successfully operating in Columbus, Ohio since June, 2007 in collaboration with The Athletic Club of Columbus, The Columbus Metropolitan Club, the Community Relations Commission of City of Columbus, Girl Scouts Ohio Heartland, Global Galleries, The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Huntington Bank, Outlook Media, Radio One, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and others
  • Topics: The Art of Diverse Communications, The Business of Diversity, Multi-Cultural Friendly Meetings, The Diversity of Education
  • Exchange locations: King Arts Center, Milo Arts Center, Huntington Bank, COSI, Columbus Dance Theatre
  • Currently, other communities are starting Diversity Exchanges based on this model

Representative Clients

  • Healthcare: OhioHealth and Aultman Hospital
  • City Government and first responders: City of Canton police and firefighters
  • Associations: National Management Association, Columbus Bar Association, Ohio Alzheimer’s Association
  • Education: University of Toledo, Ohio Association for Independent Schools

Opportunities for You

  • Select from an array of specialized services to meet your diversity mission and objectives
  • Access our expertise and connections to plan your diversity-related events
  • Arrange customized training and consultation on site
  • Use informative and enthusiastic speakers for your conferences
  • Participate in the Diversity Exchange for ALL as a partner, sponsor, participant
  • Design and implement your diversity initiatives based on The Power of ALL – a comprehensive template for success
  • Receive our complimentary newsletters with “hot topics” in the news related to diversity, announcements of upcoming events plus employment opportunities
  • Read our publications on specialized subjects
  • Expand your Website presence by exchanging hotlinks

Copyright © 2007-2010 Diversity Matters

Members of ...
The Columbus Chamber, The Columbus Metropolitan Club,
Immigrant & Refugee Women's Health Initiatives
MACC (Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence),
Ohio Society of Association Executives (Diversity Committee)