Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles for ASA

The principles below are what ASA believes and upholds as we work to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the staff organization. 

ASA recognizes the broad scope of diversity that extends across gender, race, ethnicity, religion and faith, cultural history, sexual orientation, capability, socioeconomic background, education, skill, language, political view, family construct, geography, age, professional and personal experience, and more. 

ASA celebrates the unique differences, backgrounds, and experiences across our staff team—and appreciates our commonalities and shared work together.  

ASA is a welcoming environment, where you can be your authentic and unique self. ASA provides a respectful and productive environment for our employees to thrive. 

ASA understands the advantages—including increased creativity, innovation, performance, engagement, and success—that diversity brings to our business and workforce. 

ASA seeks to recruit and retain the most talented, skilled, and appropriate candidates for each position.  

ASA provides equitable opportunities for everyone to pursue and achieve professional development and advancement. 

The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are supported by and complementary to ASA’s core values— Dedicated, Committed to Excellence, Continuously Improving, Collaborative.