Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) refers to strategies and processes that enable organizations to become more reflective of and responsive to identities, values and experiences of different stakeholder groups. Organizations committed to DEI may better fulfill their missions and improve the well-being of their stakeholder groups and of society at large.

In this talk, I will explore the presence of DEI in OR/analytics through an assessment of the profession (the diversity of OR/analytics practitioners) and scholarship (published and emerging work that addresses DEI and related issues). My focus will be on traditionally underrepresented and marginalized groups and communities. I will discuss current and proposed initiatives to support the increased application of DEI principles throughout OR/analytics practice, research and education. I will argue that infusing DEI and social & racial justice principles within OR/analytics can enable our society to become more equitable, more just and more welcoming of people from diverse backgrounds, identities and communities.