By Susan Baker and Randy Rice Trillium Asset Management believes that diversity, inclusive of gender and race, is an essential component of sound governance and a critical attribute to a well-functioning organization. We strive to achieve diversity at all levels and seek to invest in companies that are doing the same—from the mail room to the board room. Using tools including shareholder dialogue and advocacy, our founder, Joan Bavaria, helped establish and promote the concept of using stock ownership to improve corporate outcomes on the environment, human rights, workplace diversity, and other areas. Many of America’s largest corporations have programs …