The Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative is a coalition of institutional investors dedicated to increasing racial, ethnic, and gender diversity on corporate boards of companies headquartered in six Midwest states. With a combined $300 billion in assets in management, the coalition uses corporate engagements and shareholder rights to protect shareholder value and maximize returns. Members include the City of Chicago’s Treasurer’s Office, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, School Employees Retirement System of Ohio, SEIU Master Trust, Sundance Family Foundation, Segal Marco Advisors, Seventh Generation Interfaith, Trinity Health, UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, and Wespath Benefits and Investments.

 

Diverse Search Toolkit

Diverse Search Language

Press Releases

2019
Companies Adopt Rooney Rule, Add Women and Minorities to Boards as Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative Gains Momentum

2018
Midwest Investor Diversity Initiative Reports 16 Companies Adopt Diverse Board Candidate Search Policies; Women, Minorities Appointed at 6 Companies