Employee Resource Groups

People at Affinity Group event.

Since 2005, Yale has invested in developing Employee Resource Groups that are open to all Yale employees. Each of the groups supports recruitment, retention, education, advocacy, and community building.

Employee Resource Groups

  • Asian Network at Yale

    The Asian Network at Yale aims to connect, inspire, and empower the Yale community including Asian Heritage professionals.

  • Disability Alliance At Yale

    The DAY Employee Resource Group creates an environment that is open and inclusive for all individuals impacted by disability through engagement, education.

  • Future Leaders of Yale

    FLY hopes to provide a voice for young professionals who are seeking to develop and strengthen their long-term opportunities and impact at Yale.

  • Indigenous Leaders at Yale

    ILY provides its members with an opportunity to connect with others, grow professionally, and center efforts on the recruitment and retention of Indigenous staff and faculty.

  • Working Women's Network

    WWN provides programs and resources to Yale’s women employees to help them pursue personal and professional goals– enhancing their individual success furthers the advancement.

  • African American Employee Resource Group

    YAAA strives to provide opportunities for staff to engage, build community and make connections at Yale and the broader New Haven community.

  • Yale Latino Networking Group

    YLNG seeks to promote a community of interest among Latino staff members, and to champion an inclusive and empowering work environment for all Yale employees.

  • Yale Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer

    The LGBTQ  group creates a welcoming and respectful campus community for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer individuals and their allies.

  • Yale Veterans Network

    The YVN’s vision is to make Yale the employer of choice for veterans, reservists, and guardsmen while creating a community to support and encourage career development.

  • Jews of Yale (JoY)

    If you are Jewish, consider yourself Jewish, have Jewish family, want to be an ally to Jewish people, or are simply J-curious, you are welcome. All are welcome!