BCDI is a BIPOC & Women-led non-profit organization committed to strengthening Batavia’s commitment to diversity, equity and belonging through anti-racist education and efforts. Together we will - Build a Better Batavia.

BCDI operates within non-hierarchical shared leadership structure where “We recognize each other and meet as equals in our humanity - what exists at the core of us - before relating through roles, status and expertise.” [From The Practice of Leading with our Humanity, as part of The Shared Leadership Framework™]

Our Leadership Council: Robert Buckley, Marisa Pfautz, Chris Lowe & Kathleen Meeks