Hilltop Inclusivity +

One of Hilltop’s values is Inclusivity: respecting individual differences, ensuring equal opportunities, and condemning prejudicial actions. Many cultures, heritages and diverse groups are represented within Hilltop and the community we serve. We strive to recognize, celebrate, and educate on the importance of our full spectrum of diversity.

Real progress on diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen without real work. We need to learn and relearn, have uncomfortable conversations, and examine our conscious and unconscious biases if we’re going to produce genuine change. Explore the content below to learn new concepts, understand the experiences of others, and reflect on how to turn these ideas into action.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Women’s History Month

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich a professor at Harvard University once famously said “well-behaved women seldom make history.” Meaning to indicate that the ordinary women are not often studied by historians. But in true internet fashion, it has been taken out of context by contemporary women to rebel or be ‘less well-behaved.’  

In honor of Women’s History month, we honor the women that may have not been in our textbooks, forgotten, and the contributions that women have made in our society.   

Celebrate Women's History with PBS

Census Data

In 2022 36.8% of women 25 and older earned bachelor’s degrees or higher compared to 34.5% of men 25 and older.

A higher percentage of women 18 and older participate in more voting processes than men.

Nation-wide women made up 47% of the US workforce in 2022.

As of early 2024, women make up 76.05% of Hilltop’s employee base.

The Prolific Pauli Murray

What is Intimate Partner Violence?

Intimate Partner Violence, formerly known as Domestic Violence, is a pattern of coercive and controlling behavior that includes physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse and/or financial abuse between two partners (NNEDV, 2017). In addition, some abusers are able to control their victims without ever using violence but by subtle threats of violence instead.

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Leave a comment to share your own story or idea – let your voice be heard! Contact Hollie VanRoosendaal with questions, thoughts, concerns, or if you are looking for ideas for personal growth or team development.  holliev@htop.org | 970.244.0451

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  1. Anonymous

    Here’s another book for the Asian American perspective on being Asian in America: Farewell To Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston. It is an autobiographical account of her experiences during her time in an American WWII Japanese internment camp. I read this book while in Middle school and found it to be a poignant and thoughtful accounting of what it meant to be Asian in America during that time.

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  2. Diana

    Looking forward to Pride activities. I haven’t participated for several years. We have come a long way since the 60’s!

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  3. Hollie VanRoosendaal

    Hi there Hilltoppers! For those of you living in the Delta, Montrose, Ridgeway, and Ouray communities…I just wanted to update you that a Pride event is taking place on July 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 at Hartwell Park in Ridgeway! It’s the first annual Ouray County pride fest!

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  4. Anonymous

    I love this! Thank you for getting this going! There is not enough conversation about diversity and inclusivity (especially in many smaller towns) and I am so proud to work for an organization so willing to address that ❤

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  5. Hollie VanRoosendaal

    Hi again! Just wanted to share some more resources for everyone to take a deeper dive into Black History month, current topics that affect Black Americans in the United States, and how to be an ally to the Black community. Several of these resources have been read, watched, and discussed by Hilltop leadership and we thought it was fitting to share these resources and learning opportunities with you!

    Black Americans making history in 2021 – https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/gma-inspiration-list-making-black-history-2021/story?id=75228763

    White Fragility Ted Talk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45ey4jgoxeU
    White Fragility Book (Robin DiAngelo) – http://www.beacon.org/White-Fragility-P1631.aspx

    Understanding Anti-racism Ted Talk – Difference between being “not racist” and “anti-racist” -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCxbl5QgFZw
    How To Be An Anti-Racist Book (Ibram X. Kendi) – https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist

    13th Documentary (Ava Duvernay) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8

    Just Mercy Official Movie Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVQbeG5yW78
    Just Mercy Book (Bryan Stevenson) – https://justmercy.eji.org/

    Want to access these books and videos for free? Mesa County Public Library has all these and more! I’ve included their instruction page for getting a library card and using their on-line system to check-out books, videos, and so much more! Did you know that there’s also a free app you can load on your phone to access books and audio books for free through the library? It’s called the Libby App and I’ve included a link for you to learn more about it and load it on your phone, computer/laptop, tablet, etc. Enjoy!!

    Library card & online book/video rental information – https://mesacountylibraries.org/services/library-cards/
    Libby App (Free book & audio book library rentals) – https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/

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  6. cara Hadley

    Hollie and Dylan, thank you for creating this site. I enjoyed watching the Local Profile Spotlight featuring, Mona Highline.

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  7. Rebecca

    I love this so much! Thank you for all of your work, Hollie and Dylan.

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  8. Morgaan Walters-Schaler

    Love, Love, Love EVERYTHING about this page! So proud of Hilltop and Hollie for making this initiative a priority!

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  9. Dylan Hardy

    I love this new page!

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