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City of South Bend Disparity Study 2020 <br />About the Study Team <br />Colette Holt & Associates ("CHA") is a national law and consulting firm specializing in disparity <br />studies, affirmative action contracting programs, expert witness services, compliance monitoring <br />and strategic development related to inclusion, diversity and affirmative action. Founded in 1994, <br />it is led by Colette Holt, J.D., a nationally recognized attorney and expert. In addition to Ms. Holt, <br />the firm consists of Steven C. Pitts, Ph. D., who serves as the team's economist and statistician; <br />Ilene Grossman, B.S., CHA Chief Operating Officer; Glenn Sullivan, B.S., CHA Director of <br />Technology; and Victoria Farrell, MBA, CHA Assistant Principal Researcher; and Joanne Lubert, <br />J.D., Special Counsel. CHA is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority -Owned <br />Business Enterprise and a Woman -Owned Business Enterprise by numerous agencies. <br />Acknowledgements <br />We wish to express special appreciation to Christina Brooks, Stephanie Steele, Anne Fuchs, Cristal <br />Brisco and the staff at the City of South Bend for their assistance in conducting this study. <br />0 2020 Colette Holt & Associates, All Rights Reserved. iii <br />