Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Most Valuable Resource

At Cinnaire, our people are our most valuable resource. We are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to provide an environment that empowers the authentic expression of diverse voices and celebrates a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Cinnaire Stands for Social Justice

Following the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the social justice movement that ignited, Cinnaire has committed to fostering an environment of continual education and dialog on how each of us can become more actively anti-racist. Our team members are listening, learning and having in-depth conversations together and with our partners to better understand systemic racism and implicit bias.

Click here for the list of social equity resources our team has incorporated to support our learning. 

Our Why

In the work we do, in the communities we serve, Cinnaire has a keen awareness of the need for respect, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI+B). It’s front and center in our Why.

Our eyes are wide open to our internal commitment to these values as well. Our people are our most valuable resource. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where differences are celebrated and all voices are heard. We could list all the differences and similarities that we embrace and protect, but it would be a very long list. To put it simply…

“No matter who or what we are because of birth, choice or

experience, no matter how we identify or what our affinities may be,

we are accepted, accommodated, and validated by each other

and by Cinnaire as an organization.”

To say that we are stronger because of our differences is not an idle platitude. It is an inextricable part of our culture and we work hard to make sure we live up to it.

Mentor Keith B with Natalee

Living Our Why:
Mentoring to Support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Keith Broadnax, Cinnaire’s Senior VP of Business Development epitomizes Cinnaire’s commitment to living our Why. He has mentored many diverse young professionals over the years, providing them the motivation and base skills to pursue a career in the community development and affordable housing industries.  

In 2019, Keith began mentoring Natalee, a graduate student in Ball State’s Urban Planning department. Upon graduation, based on her experience, Natalee was a natural fit for an analyst position on Cinnaire’s Underwriting team. She credits Keith with setting her on her career path. “He was such an inspiration. I would love to bring another person of color or another woman under my wing one day and be able to teach them as I’ve been taught.”

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Our Most Valuable Resource

At Cinnaire, our people are our most valuable resource. We are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and fairness. We strive to provide an environment that empowers the authentic expression of diverse voices and celebrates a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Our Why

In the work we do, in the communities we serve, Cinnaire has a keen awareness of the need for respect, inclusion, diversity and fairness. It’s front and center in our Why.

Our eyes are wide open to our internal commitment to these values as well. Our people are our most valuable asset. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where differences are celebrated and all voices are heard. We could list all the differences and similarities that we embrace and protect, but it would be a very long list. To put it simply…

Our Why

In the work we do, in the communities we serve, Cinnaire has a keen awareness of the need for respect, inclusion, diversity and fairness. It’s front and center in our Why.

Our eyes are wide open to our internal commitment to these values as well. Our people are our most valuable asset. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where differences are celebrated and all voices are heard. We could list all the differences and similarities that we embrace and protect, but it would be a very long list. To put it simply…

“No matter who or what we are because of birth, choice or experience, no matter how we identify or what our affinities may be, we are accepted, accommodated, and validated by each other and by Cinnaire as an organization.”

To say that we are stronger because of our differences is not an idle platitude. It is an inextricable part of our culture and we work hard to make sure we live up to it.

To say that we are stronger because of our differences is not an idle platitude. It is an inextricable part of our culture and we work hard to make sure we live up to it.

Actively Creating an Inclusive Environment

A culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging doesn’t happen by accident, nor is it static. Cinnaire’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisory Committee works to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all of our staff and partners.

Our guiding principles

• Become the employer of choice with a workforce

  that reflect the regions we work in.

• Support an environment where all employees have

  opportunities for personal growth and

  professional development.

• Foster strong leadership that expects and

  models accountability, flexibility and candor

  among all staff members.

• Provide innovative, quality products that respond

  to the needs of diverse customers.

• Mandate a global culture where mutual respect

  and inclusiveness are the standards and differing 

  backgrounds, personal styles, and viewpoints

  are considered competitive assets as well as a

  business imperative.

How we do it

• Establish links to ensure diversity considerations are

  are integrated into business initiatives.
• Implement a system-wide diversity awareness

  and training program to clarify expectations,

  establish a shared understanding, and communicate

  Cinnaire’s commitment to diversity leadership.

• Be a diversity advocate for individuals and

  the organization.
• Recognize, publish and celebrate the successes

  of diversity efforts.
• Provide support for the internal assessment process.

Our guiding principles

• Become the employer of choice with a workforce that reflect the regions we work in.
• Support an environment where all employees have opportunities for personal growth  and professional development.
• Foster strong leadership that expects and models accountability, flexibility and candor  among all staff members.
• Provide innovative, quality products that respond to the needs of diverse customers.
• Mandate a global culture where mutual respect and inclusiveness are the standards   and differing backgrounds, personal styles, and viewpoints are considered competitive  assets as well as a business imperative.

How we do it

• Establish links to ensure diversity considerations are integrated into business initiatives.
• Implement a system-wide diversity awareness and training program to clarify  expectations, establish a shared understanding, and communicate Cinnaire’s  commitment to diversity leadership.
• Be a diversity advocate for individuals and the organization.
• Recognize, publish and celebrate the successes of diversity efforts.
• Provide support for the internal assessment process.

Our guiding principles

Become the employer of choice with a workforce that reflect the regions we work in.

Support an environment where all employees have opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

Foster strong leadership that expects and models accountability, flexibility and candor among all staff members.

Provide innovative, quality products that respond to the needs of diverse customers.

Mandate a global culture where mutual respect, equality and inclusiveness are the standards and differing backgrounds, personal styles, and viewpoints are considered competitive assets as well as a business imperative.

How we do it

Establish links to ensure DEI+B considerations are integrated into business initiatives.

Implement a system-wide complement of awareness and training programs that create a shared understanding of DEI+B experiences and clarify expectations throughout the organization. 

Serve as an advocate for underrepresented and traditionally marginalized individuals, organizations and business entities.

Recognize, publish and celebrate the successes of DEI+B efforts, to communicate Cinnaire’s commitment to embracing a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

Provide support for the internal assessment process.