Welcome from the Madison Area Diversity Roundtable. Madison is home to world-class educational institutions, a healthy and varied business sector and some of the country’s most expertly run not-for-profits. As the Madison Area Diversity Roundtable we are part of that community and seek to share our vision and passion with greater Madison. Launched in December 2005, the Roundtable’s purpose is to improve diversity and inclusionary practices internally as well as outreach efforts in greater Madison.

For decades Madison has been recognized as one of the best places to live, work, play and learn in the United States—all welcome accolades that have spurred more growth and along with it a natural expansion of our demographics, attracting not just new residents from the region but people from across the globe. The face of our current and future workforce is changing, and this richness in diversity is no longer limited to equal employment opportunities for all. Diversity in today’s most productive and successful workplaces represents a full spectrum of human attributes and ideas that grow businesses and benefit the communities they serve.

As Madison grows and prospers, we must continue to recognize and celebrate our individual and collective heritage through the wide variety of community offerings, such as social gatherings, professional networks and media coverage. Spectrum Magazine is a result of Madison Area Diversity Roundtable partnerships and the incredible collaboration that occurs around Dane County. Our purpose is to educate, motivate and inspire everyone to seek out the richness of Madison as well as identify opportunities for continued enhancement.

Welcome to Spectrum Magazine!