Human Rights Advisory Committee

Members:
Sharbari Bose Kamat, Chair 
Marie Moreno
Alison Munsch 
Martin Rosen
Jessica Watts 
Ava Zukowsky
Namasha Schelling, Town Board Liaison
Contact: hrac@townofpoundridge.com 

Committee Charge:

The mission of the Human Rights Advisory Committee is to provide guidance to the Town of Pound Ridge on diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and policies that improve outcomes for marginalized populations and the community at-large. In the selection of members, the Town Board shall actively seek diverse representation, giving priority and preference to individuals from varying races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, ages, ethnicities, places of origin, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

Committee members are charged with the following tasks:

1) Create a Strategic Plan that will be presented to the Town Board and used as a benchmark to measure goals and outcomes;

2) Update the Town Board and general public of progress made in regular intervals;

3) Write an updated Anti-Racism Statement in collaboration with the Town Board;

4) Make recommendations on hiring practices and employee training and education in diversity and inclusion;

5) Lead community in thought-provoking discussions and host events that support cultural understanding, mutual respect, and inclusivity;

6) Assist the Town of Pound Ridge in strengthening relationships with local organizations;

7) Develop and recommend ongoing diversity and inclusion plans and track performance.

Meeting Dates:

Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted on the Town’s master calendar.