Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Leader | Sacramento Country Day

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Country Day, we are committed to building an equitable, inclusive community where every individual is valued and diversity drives authentic learning, creativity, and connection.

Centered on Humanity. Committed to Belonging

At Sacramento Country Day, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to academic excellence and community well-being.

We aspire for every member of our community—students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and trustees—to feel safe, seen, heard, and valued. Together, we work to develop the awareness, empathy, and skills needed to communicate and lead across differences in a complex, interconnected world.

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Our Belonging Framework is anchored in three pillars that guide how we live these values every day:

Build Belonging
Strengthen community through authentic relationships, shared purpose, and inclusive spaces

Deepen Cultural Competence
Foster empathy, curiosity, and cross-cultural understanding through ongoing reflection and learning.

Advance Structural Equity
Ensure fairness and accountability by aligning our systems, policies, and practices with our values.

In our shared commitment, we live out the 3Cs—the ethos of Country Day:

Celebrate: We honor the many identities, cultures, and stories that shape who we are. We see difference as a source of strength, creativity, and joy.
Connect: We listen with humility, engage with empathy, and build relationships rooted in respect and curiosity.
Contribute: We take courageous action to challenge bias, repair harm, and create spaces where everyone can thrive and belong.

Celebrate

Student Programming

Throughout the year, Sacramento Country Day hosts assemblies and school-wide events that nurture empathy, perspective-taking, and thoughtful engagement with issues of social justice, equity, and inclusion.

A highlight of our school year is Pacha Mundi Day, a joyful celebration of global cultures through food, art, music, storytelling, and tradition. On this day, students and families come together to share their heritage and learn from one another, reflecting the rich diversity of Sacramento and our world.

In partnership with student affinity and ally groups, we also host cultural and heritage celebrations throughout the year that amplify authentic voices and experiences. Together, these programs invite our students to engage with curiosity, empathy, and courage—core values of belonging at Country Day.

Connect

Affinity and Ally Groups at Country Day

Affinity and ally groups at Sacramento Country Day provide spaces where students, staffulty and families with shared identities and experiences can come together to connect, reflect, and grow.

For students: These groups support positive identity development and empower students to find and strengthen their voices—both within themselves and within our broader school community. Through guided conversations, community-building activities, and leadership opportunities, students learn to honor their own experiences while deepening understanding across differences.

Middle School: Gender and Sexuality Alliance
High School: Asian and Pacific American Students Association, Black Student Union and Black Girls Society, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Jewish Students Affinity Latine Student Union, Muslim Students Affinity, Punjabi Students Alliance

For staffulty: These groups nurture belonging, professional well-being, and collaboration, empowering employees to bring their full selves to their work and to our school community. Through shared dialogue, reflection, and relationship-building, staffulty participants deepen understanding across differences while cultivating empathy and cultural competence.

Christian Affinity Group
Latine Affinity Group
Queerfinity
Staffulty w/ Neurodivigent Kids
Women of Color Affinity Group

For families: Family Affinity and Alliance Groups create spaces for parents and caregivers to build community, share experiences, and engage in meaningful learning together. Through conversation, celebration, and collaboration, families connect across cultures, identities, and perspectives—strengthening the sense of belonging that anchors our school.

Families of Color Sacramento (FOCS)
Jewish Families at Country Day

Contribute

We take courageous action to challenge bias, repair harm, and create spaces where everyone can thrive and belong.

At Country Day, Contribute means translating our values into practice.

Professional Learning Circles for Staffulty:
Small, facilitated cohorts that create space for reflection, dialogue, and skill-building around identity, equity, and culturally responsive practice. These circles deepen cultural competence, strengthen trust among colleagues, and equip educators to lead inclusively in classrooms and community spaces.

Belonging & Learning Together: A Parent Engagement Series:
In partnership with the Parent Association, we host a couple of Parent Education Series that bring families together to explore topics such as inclusive parenting, raising culturally aware children, and navigating conversations about identity and belonging. These sessions model what it means to learn alongside one another and affirm that creating equitable, inclusive spaces is a shared responsibility.

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Country Day Definitions

Diversity

Diversity describes who is in the room—the variety of people, identities, and perspectives that make up our community. It includes differences across race, ethnicity, gender, culture, national origin, socioeconomic background, religion, ability, age, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, and family structure.

At Country Day, diversity is not just about numbers; it’s about representation, understanding, and empowerment. We strive to reflect the richness of the Sacramento region and to celebrate difference as a source of strength, creativity, and learning.

Equity

Equity ensures that everyone has what they need to thrive. It means recognizing that people start from different places and that fairness requires removing barriers and creating pathways for access and opportunity.

At Country Day, equity lives in our policies, practices, and traditions—it’s how we name, own, and interrupt systems that produce inequitable outcomes. Through equitable action, we provide the tools, resources, and support each individual needs to reach their fullest potential.

Inclusion

Inclusion is how we build community. It is the daily practice of making sure every person feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

At Country Day, inclusion means more than participation—it’s about creating spaces where each voice matters and where people can show up as their authentic selves. An inclusive education centers diverse stories, perspectives, and cultures across our curriculum and campus life. It invites curiosity, challenges bias, and resists the idea of a single story by uplifting many truths and lived experiences.

Belonging

Belonging is the outcome of equity and inclusion—it’s the feeling of being safe, valued, and connected.

At Country Day, belonging is both a personal experience and a collective responsibility. It is cultivated when relationships are authentic, voices are heard, and differences are celebrated. Belonging transforms diversity and inclusion into community—it’s where people don’t just fit in, but thrive here.

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IDEA News

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Advancing Inclusion: Rosetta Lee's Impact on Diversity and Affinity Programs at Country Day

Diversity speaker and trainer Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee worked with Country Day's IDEA Leadership Team to develop an affinity group program, train moderators, and educate staffulty on microaggressions to foster a more inclusive school culture.

2020 AP CSA Female Diversity Award

Sacramento Country Day School has earned the 2020 College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A.

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Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Justice Training for Employees

Dr. Liza Talusan, a highly sought-after facilitator, educator, and scholar-practitioner in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, has been working with Sacramento Country Day School to help us engage in community conversations about how to create a more inclusive and equitable school environment.

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