NACM is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment where all board members, members, volunteers and educators feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education or other bias. NACM is nondiscriminatory and provides equal opportunity for participation in all areas of the Association. NACM respects the values that diversity of experiences brings to our Association, leadership, and board while striving to listen to all points of view. NACM will increase public awareness of the benefits of diversity; increase the pipeline of minority toward leadership within court administration; utilize broad a large selection criteria and procedures in leadership advancement, include minorities in the leadership selection process.