Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Chill is dedicated to fostering inclusion and a sense of belonging for the youth we serve across the boardsport community. Through our program curriculum, alumni initiatives, and dedication to increasing access to the outdoors, we work to create lasting systemic change.
We view our commitment to DEI as a form of resistance and protest of the status quo that upholds and perpetuates systems of oppression.
We take action by expanding access to boardsports for communities historically excluded from these spaces. We create opportunities for growth by amplifying underrepresented voices and building a values-driven curriculum centered on equity and inclusion.
We break down barriers in the outdoor industry, challenge limiting social norms, and work alongside youth to support their career exploration that extends beyond their time with Chill.
Our DEI Organizational Model
DEI at Chill is everywhere. It is who we are and what we do. It cannot be defined by a single metric or dashboard or action step. One way we drive the work forward is through an evidence-informed DEI staff survey deployed every 2 years to guide key areas of focus for the coming years. Examples of past focus areas fall under pillars of staff voice, equity and growth. The Senior Leadership team is responsible for implementing action steps within the pillars and holds itself accountable to staff.
Organizational work is conducted by the Senior Team in collaboration with a DEI Co-op, made up of staff members of varying identities with representation from all Chill departments. DEI work at Chill is further defined by a learning agenda and speaker series that aims to offer perspectives from a diversity of voices who are active in the outdoor space, sharing about their work and experience in the industry.
“A core value that really stuck with me at Chill is respect, because it’s so easy to not have respect for others. Chill helped me to stop judging people, and ask them how their day is, have a good time with them, because everyone’s human.”
Freddie, Chill Denver Alum
