Prospective Members
Empowering DEI Practitioners with Connection, Strategy, and Growth
The Chicagoland DEI Alliance is built by and for practitioners who are ready to move into a trusted, action-driven community. Whether you're leading DEI internally or building impact as a consultant, the Alliance offers secure, no-pressure spaces to collaborate, troubleshoot, and grow.
Members come to the Alliance to enrich and empower themselves as leaders, enjoy a safe and confidential space where only active practitioners engage, and to show their responsibility for the overall DEI sector by engaging in rigorous discussion toward the development of consensus-driven best practices build by actual practitioners.
Through weekly tactical sessions, practitioner roundtables, innovation forums, and advocacy platforms, members gain access to real-time strategies, thought leadership opportunities, and a network that amplifies your work—not your competition.
Prospective Members
Why the Alliance Is Good for DEI Practitioners
Dedicated Peer Community
Cultivates a dynamic network of both in-house and external DEI practitioners for shared learning, support, and troubleshooting.
Provides truly confidential, secure spaces—preventing “pick-your-brain” solicitations and protecting subject-focus—so practitioners can discuss real-world challenges without outside pressures.
Cutting-Edge Tactical Support
Weekly “Member Tactical Sessions” deliver up-to-the-minute insights and collaborative problem-solving on the DEI issues you face.
Monthly practitioner roundtables and tactics forums enable deep dives into pricing, market strategy, and emerging best practices.
Professional Growth & Thought Leadership
Innovation forums, whitepapers, and proof-of-concept opportunities help you co-create and test next-generation DEI strategies.
Advocacy channels amplify practitioner-backed successes and challenges, positioning you as a sector-defining voice in Chicagoland.
Tailored Support by Practitioner Type
In-House Practitioners: Immediate access to troubleshooting, direct messaging peers, and confidential discussions around organizational impact.
External Consultants: Dedicated spaces to refine market positioning, pricing models, and business development tactics.
Prospective Members
Membership Model
Membership Options That Meet You Where You Are
Choose the Access That Fits Your Journey
We offer two levels of membership:
General Interest (Free) – Stay connected through our public events, LinkedIn community, and newsletter.
CDA Member (Paid) – For $750/year, unlock access to our full ecosystem: secure intranet, weekly strategy calls, exclusive resources, and practitioner-specific forums.
Membership is application-based, individually held, and renewable annually. Employers may sponsor your fee, but your voice and participation remain fully your own.