Diversity impacts everything around us.   For proof, we need only consider the experience of today’s guest, Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City. Haycox leads an organization that battles housing inequities in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and she possesses a trove of knowledge and perspective on the topic.   Today we explore how issues relating to race, class, and gender (like single motherhood) are deeply intertwined with the work of Habitat NYC. Haycox speaks about all of this, plus how things have changed amidst COVID-19 and the current movement for racial equality in our country.     Episode Highlights. Haycox discusses:   Diversity within Habitat for Humanity, how it relates to Habitat’s roots in 1970s Georgia, and the importance of representation within organizations.   Diversity among the people served by Habitat, and how old race-related issues surrounding housing are still painfully prevalent today.   Her own beliefs and experiences, as a white ally for racial justice, and the imperative act of using her own voice.     “I am an awkward ally. I will use the wrong terms, say the wrong things. But I am committed to learning and doing better and amplifying the messages that I am hearing from my friends and colleagues who are leading this charge.”       — Karen Haycox     To get involved, visit Habitat NYC on Facebook or go to HabitatNYC.org.   Have Questions? PrestigePEO  is here to help you in these uncertain times, with expertise on Human Resources, Payroll Management, and Employee Benefits. Contact Us Today at 888-PEO-PEO1 or go to prestigepeo.com.   Karen Haycox  has been CEO of Habitat for Humanity NYC since 2015. Before that, she was VP of Fund Development at Southwest Solutions in Detroit, MI and held senior fundraising positions at the headquarters of Habitat for Humanity International in Atlanta, GA. She has also been involved in several of Habitat's global disaster response efforts.   Habitat NYC  is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity New York City has served more than 1,500 families through home construction and preservation. Habitat NYC brings New Yorkers together to create equitable solutions for New York’s needs around affordable housing.   

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