1. Employee Resource Group
Spectrum
Employee Resource Group
FY16

2. Highlights
Welcome
Safety Message
D&I Model
ERG Overview
Spectrum Objectives
Community Partners
Recruiting Partnerships
Open Discussion

3. Diversity & Inclusion Operating Model

4. Diversity & Inclusion Operating Model

5. Diversity & Inclusion Compasses
A Compass is a collective group of key stakeholders focused on setting direction and guiding strategies and efforts
Specifically, D&I Compasses will drive the following objectives:
Ensure collaboration between ERGs, professional associations, community partnerships, economic development, talent management and business imperatives
Build strategies around inclusion, recognition, growth and development including mentoring and sponsorship
Ensure employer of choice status through active engagement around recruitment, partnerships and recognitions
Benchmark TVA against national best practices to identify areas of opportunity
Enhance opportunities to promote economic development in the Valley to include supplier diversity
Identify ways to drive TVA-wide organic engagement and diversity initiatives
Establish measurements to monitor compass effectiveness and maturity

6. TVA-Veteran’s Association
FY16 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Diversity & Inclusion
TVA & Amigos
Spectrum
ACTion
TVA-Veteran’s Association
Women Empowered
African American
Voices
New Employee Network
Executive Sponsor – Ricardo Perez
Champion – Xavier Cotto
Executive Sponsor – Paula Brockhoff
Champion – Lane Winchester
Executive Sponsor – Sherry Quirk
Champion – Mellisa Trotman
Executive Sponsor – Jacinda Woodward
Champion – William McElvain, Jr.
Executive Sponsor – Tim Ponseti
Champion – Jonathan Tun
New ERGs
New exec sponsors
New champions
ERG name changes to come
ERGs vs Professional Associations
SPP retired
Executive Sponsor – Tammy Wilson
Champion – Amy Edge
Executive Sponsor – Kathy Black
Champion – Frank “Barry” O’Neal

7. Spectrum – Our Purpose
The purpose is to engage, empower, and educate TVA’s workforce on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) issues relevant to our community in the Tennessee Valley.

8. How Does Spectrum Support YOU?
We exist to improve the workplace environment for LGBT employees by providing advocacy and support.
We exist to end discrimination and to ensure equal civil rights of all LGBT employees at TVA.
Spectrum wants to extend TVA’s goal to recruit, retain, and develop the most talented candidates by providing an inclusive environment for all current and future employees.

9. Spectrum – Our Objectives
To provide an opportunity for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employees and Allies to meet and connect
To sponsor activities and programs which provide opportunities for members of the LGBT community to educate, promote interests, build unity, and further engage TVA’s employees understanding of diversity in the workplace
To facilitate discussions of current issues, interests concerning the LGBT community and other relevant topics of diversity at TVA
To present a visible lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender presence at the Tennessee Valley Authority
To provide a forum for building networks & strengthening TVA’s diversity and inclusion values
Provide an avenue for questions or concerns regarding potential harassment or benefit questions

10. Spectrum – Meeting Our Objectives
Awareness and education
Engagement within community organizations
Support local organizations and events through fundraising and volunteer activities
Create an enterprise wide visibility of LGBT employees to improve TVA’s culture by striving for continuous improvement of diversity and inclusion in the workplace

11. Spectrum Organizational Structure
Sherry Quirk
Executive Sponsor
EVP and General Counsel
Mellisa Trotman
Spectrum Champion
Spectrum Core Team
Recruit and
Attract
Committee
Retain
Committee
Development
Committee
Spectrum Members
ERG Partners, Professional Groups & Community Partners

12. Fireside Chats Overview
Intimate discussions with executive sponsor, Sherry Quirk and employees.
Dates: March, June and August
Responsible committee - Development

13. Lunch and Learn Programs
Overview
Provide education by hosting a variety of webinars, seminars and Lunch & Learn Programs
Dates: Varies throughout FY16 by Region
Topics may include:
- Nooga Diversity Center
- TVA’s Domestic Partner Policy
- Aids Education/Chattanooga Cares
Responsible committee - Development

14. Community Engagement Overview
Each Regional Area will partner/adopt a local effort (Ex. Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga Cares)
Dates: Varies throughout FY16 by Region
Activities: Projects at the non-profit location, drives hosted on site throughout the year, collaborations, partnerships, sponsorships
Responsible committee – Recruit/Attract
Aligns with TVA’s Corporate Citizenship Activities
Investing in a better quality of life
Supporting a vibrant cultural life
Securing a prosperous future
Giving generously to those in need

15. Recruiting Partnership with Human Resources
Overview
Partnering with Human Resources to support recruitment affairs and events across the Valley
Reaching out to LGBT groups at partner/recruiting schools
Coordinate efforts with other ERGs
Dates: Varies throughout FY16
Responsible committee – Recruit/Attract

16. Social and Networking Events
Overview
Onsite and offsite events hosted to allow networking opportunities with fellow employees.
Events sponsored for Pride month (June)
Knoxville Pride June 18
Huntsville Pride June 18
Dates: Varies throughout FY16
Responsible committee – Retain

17. Questions & Comments