We provide access to tools and resources that foster inclusive workplaces, workforces, communities, and city procurement opportunities. We deliver inclusive policy infrastructure, and public private program partnerships that expand access to talent pools, enforce fair and equitable employment, housing, public accommodations, education practices, and assist in fostering vibrant and inclusive city economies.
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Michael A. Patton, Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Pastor Michael A. Patton is an Air Force Veteran who served his country for over six years. He has served as the President of the South Bend Branch NAACP for the past year. He has an extensive background in diversity, equity and inclusion working as the President of the South Bend Urban League and as a consultant for the Penn-Harris-Madison School District. He received his undergraduate degree in Organizational Management from Bethel University and recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an Executive Master’s Non-Profit Administration degree.
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Small Business Consortium on COVID-19 Solutions
Introduction to the Diversity & Inclusion Team
Micheal Patton MNPA – Diversity & Inclusion Officer: mpatton@southbendin.gov
Antonius Northern- Inclusive Projects Manager: anorther@southbendin.gov
Larry King- Contract Compliance Administrator: lking@southbendin.gov
Virtual Neighborhood Business Labs
Mayor Mueller – Diversity Initiatives in the City of South Bend
Racism Declared A Public Health Crisis
Registering as a City of South Bend Vendor: The Strong Friend & CoSB Procurement Department
CDBG Funding with the Office of Community Investment: Lori Timmer
Together is Better: Goodwill and African American Fund
Strategic Business Operations
with Takesha McClane & Consuella Hopkins
Stimulus Dollars
with Dr E. Lance McCarthy
Tackling Fear and Anxiety Amid COVID-19
with Rhonda Gipson-Willis MSW-LCSW
Using Entrepreneurship as Empowerment
With Dr. Michael Morris of Univesity of Notre Dame’s Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
How do Women-Owned Businesses Keep Calm and Carry on amid the COVID Crisis
With Willow Wetherall Executive Director of St Mary’s S.P.A.R.K. Women’s Business Accelerator Program
Bethany Hartley of the South Bend and Elkhart Regional Partnership
Connecting to Local Funding
With Quentin Phillips of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
Tracy Williams of BrightPoint a regional CDFI
Human Rights Commission
M. Diana Moya
Director of Housing
Crystal F. McCain
Director of Employment
City of South Bend Disparity Study
2019 Disparity Study
October 3, 2019 Disparity Study Public Meeting Presentation Slides
Inclusive Policy
Inclusive Procurement Policy
Inclusive Talent Policy
Inclusive Workplace Policy
Inclusive Community Policy
Inclusive Economy Policy
Inclusive Toolkits and Workshops
Inclusive Small Business Development-General
Inclusive Small Business Development-Construction and Contracting
Inclusive Procurement Toolkit
Inclusive Talent Management Toolkit
Diversity and Inclusion Workshops
Inclusive Leadership Toolkit
City Partnerships
Human Resources Department
Economic Empowerment and Engagement—Department of Community Investment
Purchasing Department
Community Partnerships
In the News
South Bend hires firm to study minority contracting
South Bend boy recognized by city’s Human Rights Commission for gentle spirit
St. Joseph County, South Bend look to extend human rights pact
South Bend looks for diversity in purchasing
South Bend to keep fighting for the best future for the next generation
South Bend Common Council passes sexual harassment training bill
South Bend approves measure that ties tax breaks to higher wages
St. Joseph County’s Human Rights ordinance to be enforced locally
St. Joseph County commissioners endorse human rights ordinance
New report details South Bend’s inclusivity of LGBTQ community
St. Joseph County human rights complaints will be investigated in South Bend
St. Joseph County Council approves agreement with South Bend in 6-3 vote
South Bend Civic Theatre starts conversation on diversity with ‘In The Heights’
SB panel to discuss relationship between community and police
South Bend project hopes to grow small businesses and target racial wealth divide
South Bend celebrates Martin Luther King with march and new boulevard
Breaking down South Bend’s Diversity Purchasing Report
The city of South Bend reveals Diversity and Inclusion Plan
SB mayor seeks feedback on city’s new diversity and inclusion plan
Residents give feedback on South Bend’s diversity and inclusion plan
South Bend’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer breaks down diversity report
