The Horizon community is committed to listening, learning, and standing in solidarity with those from underrepresented and underserved communities.
We have no tolerance for hate, racism, discrimination, or harassment. This is a universal problem and we will work together toward an equitable solution, as this has a direct impact on our mission of recovery.
CHANGE BEGINS NOW.
We deliver you our Action Plan to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our company and in our hearts. The following commitments are the foundation upon which all Horizon DEIB initiatives will be built.
Understanding, advancing, and celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will become a cornerstone of Horizon culture. Every current and future Horizon team member will be immersed in our “Stronger Together” program that involves learning modules, panels, trainings, awareness campaigns, and giveback opportunities.
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We will make it a priority to continually increase workplace diversity of underrepresented groups at all levels of our organization and consistently be transparent on our progress.
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We will cultivate meaningful relationships to expand our network, give back to the communities we serve, and collaborate with organizations that also share in DEIB values.
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Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and the commitments identified above, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all. We can and will do better.
We will hold ourselves accountable to measurable results and real change.
Jennifer Loughran, she/her, LMSW, is a graduate from the University at Buffalo Masters in Social Work Program. Jen joined the Horizon team back in 2010, where she worked as a Substance Use Counselor. Jen reluctantly left Buffalo in 2012 and moved across the country to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she worked as a clinical liaison and then a therapist on the acute and residential units of a behavioral health hospital. Upon returning to Buffalo in 2018, Jen relinked with Horizon; this time as a Clinical Training Specialist. Jen’s past clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families also led to her assistance in the development of Horizon’s Children and Adolescent Training Program. However, Jen’s role on the DEIB Council and personal passion and dedication towards social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion landed her the role of Horizon Corporation’s first Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). In this role, Jen leads the DEIB Council and works closely with the Human Resources, Marketing, and Senior Leadership teams to help develop and implement the organization’s DEIB strategies and initiatives to foster sustainable change throughout the organization, as well as the community at-large.
Jennifer Loughran
She/Her
Director of DEIB
(716) 831-2700
jloughran@horizon-health.org