Floyd Pitts, Chief Diversity Officer of the American Red Cross, was in town to meet local folks and seek input about how best to enhance inclusion and diversity efforts both locally and nationally. Pitts has been in his job for five months after a long career in promoting diversity at Hilton Hotels, where he managed the Supplier Diversity Program and Hilton’s franchise development outreach to minority entrepreneurs. The Oregon Trail Chapter visit was Floyd Pitts' first stop at any Red Cross chapter in the country.

It was quite the honor being at the table with esteemed community leaders like businessman and entrepreneur Roy Jay, Governor's Office of Affirmative Action Director Peggy Ross, and others at the community roundtable hosted by the Oregon Trail Red Cross Chapter. Thanks to Deena Pierott, Chief Networking Officer at Mosaic Blueprint, for the gracious invite.

Community members shared their perspective on what nonprofits like the Red Cross can do to engage communities of color. Kurt Jun, workforce development director for Portland Public Schools, highlighted the need for volunteer and training opportunities for youth to be competitive in the future. Delores Dillard, a community educator at Africa House, shared her thoughts on the importance of reaching out to Portland's immigrant and refugee communities.

It was quite the honor being at the table with esteemed community leaders like businessman and entrepreneur Roy Jay, Governor's Office of Affirmative Action Director Peggy Ross, and others at the community roundtable hosted by the Oregon Trail Red Cross Chapter. Thanks to Deena Pierott, Chief Networking Officer at Mosaic Blueprint, for the gracious invite.

Community members shared their perspective on what nonprofits like the Red Cross can do to engage communities of color. Kurt Jun, workforce development director for Portland Public Schools, highlighted the need for volunteer and training opportunities for youth to be competitive in the future. Delores Dillard, a community educator at Africa House, shared her thoughts on the importance of reaching out to Portland's immigrant and refugee communities.
