Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission

The mission of the O-HEID is to provide and create evidence- and equity-based resources that promote diversity and inclusion for those who work, train, conduct research, teach, learn and receive services at Kennedy Krieger Institute, regardless of perceived or actual race, color, ethnicity, national origin, culture, socioeconomic status, age, language spoken, accent, marital status, veteran or military status, immigration status, disability, religion, pregnancy status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. The O-HEID carries out this mission by:

• Using resources and services to improve health and well-being by supporting, valuing and prioritizing diversity and inclusion
• Using evidence-informed equity and anti-racism strategies to improve opportunities for mentorship, education, health disparities research, and career advancement and retention of those who work at Kennedy Krieger
• Collaborating with The Johns Hopkins University and local, state and national organizations to reduce disparities and promote diversity, inclusion and leadership in the maternal and child health, mental health, and developmental disabilities fields

Our Vision

The vision of the O-HEID is to promote the health and well-being of all those who work or receive training or services at Kennedy Krieger Institute, using evidence- and equity-based, culturally relevant approaches that assure diversity and inclusion.

Values

1. Be inclusive
2. Use creative and evidence-informed problem-solving strategies
3. Identify and address -isms
4. Strive for excellence in mission each day
5. Practice open communication
6. Listen actively
7. Learn from each other
8. Be flexible
9. Embrace change
10. Work with integrity and ethics
11. Be accountable and data-driven