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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion × Overview Team Resources Updates Embracing Our Differences Makes Us Stronger Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Learn More Previous Next Overview Apis Services, Inc. is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our people are our MVP’s and an investment in their individual differences, lived experiences, innovation, creativity, self-expression and unique capabilities and talents is essential to our success. As we strive to create centers of excellence focused on DEI, we embrace differences in age, color, disability, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics that make our people unique. Our DEI philosophy applies to policies and practices on recruitment and retention; professional development and training; organizational development, culture and behavior. Leading By Example " As the Founder of Inperium, I believe that diversity, inclusion, and equity helps us to harness our different strengths, benefit people we serve in the Constellation and enthusiastically ensures that the way we conduct business is aligned with our diversity objectives.We are committed to achieving and promoting DEI strategies in all aspects of our Organization. " - Ryan Smith, Board President & Founder of Inperium, Inc. " An organization is only as good as its vision and its culture. With that in mind, Apis Services is committed not only to ensuring equal access to opportunities for all individuals, but also to the celebration of differences across all spectrums of race, gender and sexual identity, disability, age, religion, ethnicity, educational and social backgrounds, personalities and experience. We also believe that words matter and concrete actions matter even more, and we are continually striving to enhance our efforts around diversity and inclusion. " - Tom Papa, CEO of Apis Services, Inc. Our Team The primary role of the DEI team is to align DEI vision and goals with business objectives. We are dedicated to moving well-intentioned thoughts, feelings, ideas and statements on diversity and antiracism into concrete actions and measurable outcomes using a People/Organization/Systems framework. DEI is a Journey: We will Trust the Process We will Challenge Each Other with Respect and Dignity We will Support a Healthy Organizational Culture We will Guide Organizational Growth We will Remind Others that DEI Advancement Happens over Time Robena Spangler Senior Director View Bio Robena Spangler Senior Director With over 30 years of diverse health and human services experience that began with work focused on the safety, permanency and well-being of Pennsylvania’s children, youth and their families, Robena is a solution-focused team player, skilled at managing individuals and complex organizational issues. She has a passion for professional development of others and sustainable leadership development through training and coaching. As the Senior Director of DEI at Apis Services, Inc., she focuses on initiatives that will increase diversity, equity and inclusion. She collaborates with senior leadership to integrate DEI best practices into organizational employment and workplace practices including business practices and program development. Throughout her career, she has placed high value on community-based organizations, their contributions and their dedication to quality services that are responsive to individuals with unique needs and individuals with unmet needs that are cost-efficient and delivered with efficacy. Robena has an MS in Leadership from Duquesne University and a BA in Sociology/Human Services from Susquehanna University. She serves as a Board Member at Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and Gemma Services, Inc. Alex Piñeiro Development Director View Bio Alex Piñeiro Development Director Alex Piñeiro is a seasoned professional in the human services field with nineteen years of experience supporting individuals requiring emotional, physical and developmental supports. Mr. Piñeiro currently serves as the Director Affiliado del Desarollo de Diversidad (Affiliate Diversity Development Director) for Inperium, Inc.Within this role, he works to identify Latino or minority operated organizations that can benefit from an affiliation with Inperium. Mr. Piñeiro also strives to promote a culture within all organizations of the Inperium constellation of companies where individuals from all racial and ethnic identities, ages, nationalities, social and economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, religious, political and ideological perspectives, and physical and mental abilities are able to thrive and be engaged. He continues to perform certain aspects of his duties in the Office of Administration for Apis Services, Inc. and acts as a liaison among the Inperium, Inc. President, Apis Services, and the staff.Mr. Piñeiro hails from Puerto Rico and is fluent in both English and Spanish. He began his career in the human services field in 2000, shortly after relocating to Reading, PA. In 2005, he began working for Supportive Concepts, an affiliate of Inperium, Inc., where he continued fulfilling various direct care and leadership roles. Mr. Piñeiro has been versatile throughout his career and has been part of several agency re-structuring initiatives. As a result, he has learned many aspects of various departments. Prior to arriving in the United States, he attended The University of Puerto Rico. Resources Women’s Arduous Climb Up the Corporate Ladder - Gender Policy Report 4 reasons why hiring workers with disabilities is good for business Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: Black women work 579 days to earn what white men do in 365 Latest Updates What’s Robena Reading? Read More © 2021 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Apis Services, Inc. | Board...