“…The Mercer report [24] identified at least three specific ways in which AGs serve D&I strategies including: 1) serve as focus groups to provide feedback for D&I strategists, 2) implement specific strategies, such as mentoring and onboarding, and 3) act as agents of cultural change in the organization. Furthermore, attribute-centered AGs, such as WAGs, legitimize marginalized identities by raising awareness, creating a safe space for emotional support to negotiate identity through communication, and providing a platform to advocate for equity [23].…”