Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Index Exchange, we’re committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.

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At Index Exchange, we’re committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.

Index Exchange employees

Our DEI&B mission and philosophy

We believe that a diverse and inclusive company sparks innovation and fuels success.

We’re dedicated to continuous learning, open dialogue, and actions that promote fairness and respect for all. We’re invested in developing a community and culture that embraces individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

Meet the DEI&B core team

Our DEI&B core team is made up of business leaders who have a dedicated focus on our overarching DEI&B strategy. They provide support and guidelines for our employee resource group leaders and are essential in making Index an inclusive workplace.

Lori Goode
01

Lori Goode

Chief Marketing Officer

Marion Mwai
02

Marion Mwai

Learning and Development Manager

Merium Iqbal
03

Merium Iqbal

Community and Internal Events Specialist

Employee resource groups (ERGs)

We’re all on a continuous learning journey. Led by employees, our ERGs amplify the voices of Indexers from around the world to help build community and foster an inclusive environment. ERGs are open to all Indexers and provide educational resources, workshops and events, and safe discussion spaces.

Allyship at Index

What does being an ally mean to you? At Index, we encourage and support allyship so we can foster an environment of inclusion and make a difference both inside and outside our workplace.

"Allyship is about not giving up. It is about trying your best and learning from every situation to stand up and advocate for marginalized groups. Within Diversability, we are not going to get it right every time, but consistently learning and taking small actions every day is worth it."
Index Diversability
"'Ally' is not a noun, but a verb. It is an ongoing process of questioning and re-educating ourselves, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and leveraging the privilege we possess. Allies have always been invaluable to the LGBTQ+ community."
Index Pride
"Allyship results in a true intersectional community where every party can be lifted up and join forces against prejudice and bias. Whether it’s in the workplace or our personal lives, we should all strive to be better allies as the world involves more than our own personal perspectives and experiences."
Index Black
"Allyship is advocating for individuals from underrepresented communities and helping each other to succeed. A company culture that promotes the benefits of gender equality will ensure that all employees feel confident presenting their ideas, perspective and experiences."
Index Women

Partner organizations

Opportunities for networking, mentorship, and discussion are an integral part of how our team members expand their perspectives and experience, both personally and professionally. We partner with the following organizations:

BRIDGE

Index is a proud member of BRIDGE, an industry trade organization helping companies incorporate inclusion into their business practices. Index CMO Lori Goode serves on the board.

IAB

IAB champions diversity within digital advertising by driving workforce development initiatives and education that promote a more equitable industry. We are members of multiple global IAB organizations and participate in a range of initiatives related to DEI&B.

She Runs It

She Runs It is dedicated to supporting and advancing women in marketing, media, and tech through leadership development, networking, and advocacy initiatives. As longstanding members, we encourage Indexers to take part in networking and mentorship opportunities as well as sponsor and co-host industry events.

Women in Programmatic

The Women in Programmatic Network (TWIPN) fosters a community for women in the programmatic advertising industry, offering networking opportunities, knowledge-sharing, and professional development to support career growth and empowerment. Several Indexers hold local leadership roles within TWIPN, and we regularly collaborate on programming and events to advance women in the industry.

DEI&B programming at Index

Our DEI&B core team and ERGs work together to create opportunities for Indexers to broaden their understanding and knowledge. We share learning materials through our group Slack channels, hold peer discussions on popular topics, and host panels and fireside chats with our team members or guest speakers.

DEI&B programming calendar

Our goal is to celebrate our entire community and create a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our programming calendar includes dates for events, holidays, and observances this year along with advice and ideas to acknowledge them within your own workplace.

Download the 2024 calendar

Thought leadership within our communities

Outside Index offices, our team members share their lived experiences and viewpoints at events and meetings with other organizations. We value the exchange of ideas and know it’s essential for growth.

Watch Lori Goode, CMO, discuss how we’re making DEI&B a long-term priority at Index.

Watch the video

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