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J U N E 2 0 2 5 I 1 1 2025 Diversity Committee Elections Nominations for elected offices for these DGA diversity committees — Eastern Diversity Steering Committee (EDSC), Latino Committee (LC), LGBTQ+ Committee, and Women's Steering Committee (WSC) — open in June. These committees will elect Co-Chairs and/or Category Representatives to serve for the 2025 – 2027 term of office. The Disability Committee (DC) will also be holding their inaugural leadership elections during their June 17 meeting. To be eligible to run for office or vote in diversity committee elections, members must first update their self-identification status via their online profile on www.dga.org. There are both public and private self-identification options available on your "Account Settings" page. All members eligible to vote will be sent an email or letter with more information and specific instructions regarding eligibility requirements, online nominations and voting. Elections for the African American Steering Committee (AASC), Asian American Committee (AAC), and Focus on Women Committee (FOWC) will take place in 2026 once their current terms have expired. For questions regarding DGA Committee Elections, please contact the Elections Office at (310) 289-5382 or elections@dga.org. Committee Elections Timeline 2025 • Nominations Process Opens Online: Tuesday, June 3 • Deadline for Nominations: Tuesday, June 24, 5:00 pm PT • Committee Elections Open Online: Thursday, July 10 • Deadline for Final Elections: Thursday, July 31, 5:00 pm PT DGA National Board Reaffirms its Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At its most recent meeting, the DGA National Board unanimously voted to reaffirm the Guild's longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Guild has long been guided by the enduring values of inclusivity and fairness. Unfortunately, these values have come under pressure and members have reported feeling fearful. The National Board wants to reassure all our members that the DGA continues to advocate for an equal and level playing field. We stand for opportunity so that anyone who chooses to pursue a career in film or television, regardless of background, can do so free from bias. Your Guild stands with you, and stands against discrimination, of any kind. Period. We will continue to fight for our members now and in the future. The DGA is committed to maintaining our Guild's diversity programs which are designed to comply with applicable laws and are open to all members. Our contracted programs with the studios remain in full effect and we will continue to negotiate for programs that support Directors and members of the directorial team in reaching their full potential. For more information about the DGA's diversity programs please visit www.dga.org/The-Guild/Diversity