Episode 70: Diversity: By Revelation or Revolution

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley sits down with Dion Woods, co-founder of the DIME Program (Diversity Investment Management Engagement), to explore how the program is building a pipeline of diverse talent for the investment management industry. Dion explains the program’s mission to equip high school students from underrepresented groups with the skills, knowledge, and mentorship needed to succeed in finance while also introducing wealth-building concepts to their communities.

Dion shares how the DIME Program is bridging systemic gaps in opportunity through its innovative 3T Model—time, talent, and treasury—and discusses the broader implications of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for businesses and society. With a focus on pragmatic solutions, this conversation highlights the importance of investment, collaboration, and long-term commitment to fostering meaningful change.