​​​​​​​​​​​Employee Resource Groups

We are Christian employees serving the city by promoting employee excellence in the work place. We provide positive opportunities for Spirit-filled fellowship, prayer and learning. Please join us for fellowship and food once a month from noon to 1 p.m.. Bring your own lunch; desserts and drinks provided. For more information, email COPEFC@phoenix.gov or visit their website.

The City of Phoenix Municipal Employees Association (COPMEA), is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting the best interests of all City employees, encourage social, cultural, economic and educational activities of its members, provide a medium of exchange of ideas and expressions. Foster a spirit of loyalty and service to the City of Phoenix and assist in the creation of intelligent and informed active and alert personnel, establish a permanent non-profit organization for the mutual benefit of all City employees. Visit their website.

Disabled Employees, Allies, and Leaders (DEAL) works to empower City of Phoenix employees with disabilities. Along with our allies, we seek to foster awareness, understanding, and acceptance of the disability community and unify us in making the City of Phoenix a welcoming, supportive environment for professional growth. For more information, email DEAL@phoenix.gov or Visit their website.

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is a professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of Black leadership in the public sector, within the field of public administration, and executive positions in public service organizations. All interested employees are welcome! For more information, email nfbpacac@phoenix.gov or visit their website.

The Native American Network’s purpose is to provide opportunities for leadership and professional development, network and share Native American traditions with all City employees. If interested in joining the group or would like more information, email Carla Kahn and Lyle Reese at NativeAmericanNetwork@phoenix.gov.

Noontime Toastmasters meetings are open to anyone who wants to become a better communicator and leader. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Areas of development includes: prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, conducting meetings, evaluations, and leadership skills. Also, a great opportunity for networking and enhancing your professional connections. Meetings are held from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday in the Calvin C. Goode Building, 251 W. Washington St., Basement. Visit their website.

The Phoenix Asian League (PAL) is committed to delivering opportunities for professional and leadership development, to expanding networks and connections, and celebrating the diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures and traditions. Our goal is to raise awareness of the AAPI experience by providing a forum for healthy discussions about our current challenges and successes in our communities. For more information, email phx.asian.league@phoenix.gov or visit their website.

The City of Phoenix Hispanic Network invites all City employees to support our mission, which is to provide opportunities for professional development, education, networking and mentoring. For more information, email phx.hispanic.network@phoenix.gov or visit their website.

The LGBTQ-EA will unite City of Phoenix LGBTQ employees and allies through professional development and social networking opportunities. We achieve this by promoting high professional standards and opportunities which include, but not limited to mentoring and developing professional relationships and opportunities with its members, offering a positive and inclusive environment; by providing platforms, candid conversations, and resources to educate, empower, and unite employees around championing equality; to create awareness in the city about LGBTQ culture and history; and to provide a safe space for LGBTQ employees and allies. For more information, email phx.lgbtq.ea@phoenix.gov or visit their website.

The City's Women in Leadership (WIL) affiliate group provides employees a network of support and career development tools to thrive in the workplace, including preparation for leadership opportunities. WIL is a resource group that welcomes all employees to participate in its networking opportunities and group events. For more information, email WIL@phoenix.gov or Visit their website.