A New Era for the Community Engagement Committee Begins in Montréal
At the 67th M3AAWG General Meeting in Montréal, we announced an important evolution: the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee has officially become the Community Engagement Committee. This update reflects our renewed commitment to strengthening how members connect, participate, and thrive across the working group.
The committee’s refined charter reinforces a core belief: M3AAWG’s global impact is powered by the strengths and contributions of its members. The Community Engagement Committee exists to ensure those strengths are recognized, supported, and activated.
Our Work Is Rooted in CLARITY
The Community Engagement Committee’s mission is guided by M3AAWG’s CLARITY values framework:
- Collaboration across the working group.
- Learning through community members and shared experiences.
- Awareness of member needs and barriers to entry.
- Responsibility for maintaining respectful and inclusive interactions.
- Invested because our global success is fundamentally powered by our members.
- Trust built through secure openness and transparency.
- You Belong Here — our commitment to every member’s seat at the table.
These principles shape how we strengthen connection, expand participation, uphold secure openness, support diverse voices, and remove barriers to engagement.
What the Committee Focuses On
The Community Engagement Committee supports the M3AAWG member community by ensuring every member’s unique value contributes to our shared success. Key focus areas include:
- Member Experience
- Member Participation
- Member Engagement
- Member Connection
Leadership Guiding the Path Forward
M3AAWG is proud to be guided by the leadership of Co‑Chairs J van Aalten, Amanda Jackson, and Janet Jones, whose experience, vision, and dedication continue to shape the growth and impact of the Community Engagement Committee.
“As the needs of our members evolve, this updated charter strengthens how we foster engagement, deepen connection, and create meaningful opportunities for participation across the community. By grounding our work in M3AAWG’s CLARITY framework and upholding the Chatham House Rules standard that has guided us since day one, we ensure a safe, respectful environment where ideas can be shared openly and balanced perspectives are consistently represented.”
— Janet Jones, M3AAWG Expert Advisor and Committee Co‑Chair
“Community engagement at M3AAWG means a ‘You Belong Here’ feeling rings throughout everything we do. The current accessibility work we are leading ensures no viewpoint gets left behind.”
— Amanda Jackson, Co‑Chair of the Community Engagement Committee
Ensure Your Voice Is Heard
If you’re a current M3AAWG member—or someone seeking to contribute to the M3AAWG mission but aren’t sure where to begin—the Community Engagement Committee wants to hear from you.
M3AAWG members interested in contributing to these efforts are encouraged to join the Community Engagement Committee.
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