At AIM, we believe in a culture of diversity and inclusion. This guiding principle is instrumental in how we build our teams, cultivate leaders and create a collaborative and inclusive environment throughout the AIM network, which benefits our industry and our communities. Our inclusive culture supports diverse perspectives, drives courageous conversations, and empowers every individual in the AIM community to be their authentic selves, to be bold, to innovate, to connect, and ultimately, to grow stronger together. We are #AIMStrong.
Embracing diversity and inclusion has always been a core principle at AIM and essential to the organization’s future goals and vision. With more than 2200 members of the AIM organization, it is our mission to foster an inclusive environment that advocates for and is reflective of our entire community. The formation of the council is just the first step for AIM to be a driving force across the industry in delivering education and developing programs that support our mission and help to guide the promotional product community as a whole.
Katie Sessignon Taylor is Founder, President, and CEO of The Savvy Gift Giver, LLC. Her company’s aim is to build and strengthen business relationships through the power of gifting. Through the design, shipping, and packaging of extraordinary gifts, The Savvy Gift Giver, LLC embodies the possibility of sharing joy, opportunity, and creativity with the world.
As a minority business owner for over 25 years, Katie is committed to diversity and inclusion in her company and the business community at large. She believes these principles should be reflected in the foundation, administration, and customer base of any business.
Amy Williams, CAS, of distributor AB Unlimited Worldwide, is proud to serve as co-chair of the AIM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Along with the Committee, Ms. Williams is committed to promoting diversity within the promotional products industry, particularly in creating a pathway to diversity in leadership positions. She believes as a community, we need to better understand the conversations surrounding diversity and how these conversations impact the promotional products industry and the communities that we serve.
Building a company culture that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion can provide so many benefits to a brand, its employees, and clients – from fostering relationships within the organization to attracting a diverse client base and future talent. To help bring awareness to this invaluable movement, AIM has developed an education series to provide impactful experiences, ignite insightful conversations, and encourage meaningful relationships.