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ref> The Oklahoma Diversity Officers Practitioners Consortium (ODOPC) is a professional organization headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Background
The first ODOPC meeting was held in April of 2008, on the campus of the INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center. The concept of the ODOPC was conceived by current ODOPC President and Vice President of Community Wellness & Diversity, Jason Thompson. Thompson wanted to create a forum to address diversity issues through networking, organizational meetings, workshops, conferences, and diversity speakers and invited diversity officers from across the state of Oklahoma to attend.

The ODOPC strives to create, identify and disseminate best practices that positively impact organizational behavior, academic excellence, and enhance professional growth. It is an inclusive organization comprised of diversity professionals from various industries who are interested in furthering diversity initiatives by identifying and addressing challenges and opportunities.

Mission
The ODOPC is an inclusive organization comprised of professionals from various industries to further diversity initiative by identifying and addressing challenges and opportunities. The organization provides a forum to address diversity issues through networking, organizational meetings, workshops, conferences, and diversity speakers. The consortium strives to create, identify and disseminate best practices that will positively impact organizational behavior, academic excellence and enhance professional growth.

Vision
The ODOPC provides formal opportunities for diversity officers practitioners from Oklahoma's education and corporate communities to engage in meaningful, though provoking and open dialogue. The consortium will produce ample resources, program operational models and best practices which serve to advance diversity.

Membership
Anyone can become a member of ODOPC with an annual membership fee. Some benefits to joining ODOPC include:
 * Networking and build lasting relationships with individuals representing both private and public sectors throughout Oklahoma;
 * Discuss issues of common interest;
 * Develop innovation and knowledge of best practices;
 * Share internships, job opportunities, and other special events; and
 * Position yourself as a leader in diversity and communicate on your actions.

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