Resources, events, and partnerships to help financial institutions serve Washington’s communities.
Why DEI Matters
Washington’s financial institutions play a role in increasing financial well-being and closing wealth gaps. This includes:
- Making leadership teams more diverse.
- Addressing wealth disparities in underserved communities.
- Improving language access for immigrants and refugees.
Helpful Resources
- Why invest in wealth equity?
Learn why supporting under-resourced communities benefits everyone. - DEI self-assessment
Tools to improve your financial institution’s diversity efforts. - Upcoming DEI events
Join our discussions on financial equity.
Request a DEI Presentation
Our DEI Director can present on:
- Diversity and inclusion in finance
- The wealth gap
- Community engagement
- DEI models in financial institutions
Email erin.klika@dfi.wa.gov to schedule a presentation.
Engage with DFI
We support financial institutions working to improve equity. Contact us if you:
- Have an innovative DEI initiative.
- Are training staff to serve diverse communities.
- Offer financial products tailored to underrepresented groups.
- Need guidance on risk and compliance.
Contact Us
Email erin.klika@dfi.wa.gov