DEI - diversity. equity. inclusion. diversity: the presence of a variety of different elements, qualities, or characteristics within a particular group, community, or environment equity: fairness. recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances inclusion: to embrace all people irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, medical or other need. where people feel valued, involved, and respected for the viewpoints, ideas, perspectiv