Jan. 4, 2021
Dear SEC,
I am writing in support of SR 2020-081 to advance board diversity and enhance transparency of diversity statistics through new proposed listing requirements.
People of color, women, and LGBTQ indiviuals have been historically marginalized in our society. While this phenomenon is rooted in laws designed to advantage certain groups and disadvantage others, industry continues to perpetuate this system by overlooking people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals for board leadership. The underrepresentation of these populations on corporate boards has implications for workforce demographics throughout companies, and thus, economic opportunities for traditionally marginalized populations. It also limits the development of products and services that companies are able to offer.
In order for industry to adequately serve all of society, it must reflect all of society. Thus, I urge you to adopt SR-NASDAQ-2020-081 to advance board diversity and enhance transparency of diversity statistics through new proposed listing requirements.
Sincerely,