Our Mission

Authenticity

• We are honest stewards of the larger community and our stakeholders.
• We give feedback directly, respectfully, in a timely manner, and with a focus on solutions.
• We are open to feedback and improvement, and are willing to acknowledge our roles in conflicts and when we make mistakes.
• We hold ourselves accountable to building trust with others.
• We hold a genuine desire to get to know every person we interact with, even if the encounter is brief.

Compassion

• We assume positive intent and give others the benefit of the doubt.
• We hold ourselves accountable to the impact that our words and actions can have on others.
• We make an effort to understand others by asking questions and taking time to listen.
• We celebrate each other’s differences and unique strengths.
• We do not form cliques, but work to include everyone.

Connection

• We try to create a space where everyone who interacts with ASC feels a sense of belonging.
• We believe in the power of building relationships over time.
• We are present with one another in group settings, and ask for permission if we need to be less present.
• We pitch in as needed to support each other's work as a unified team, across and between departments, focusing on the greater good.
• We are visible and present in the larger community.