The Vice President of Equity & Inclusion (VPEI) provides leadership and oversight to SETC’s commitment to equity and inclusion. The VPEI is charged with helping to create an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, pregnancy, marital status, gender expression, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, or physical appearance. Desirable skills: strong leadership skills, communication skills, familiarity of SETC's history, goals, vision, and mission, and ability to work collaboratively and educationally with diverse constituencies.

The VPEI supervises the Equity & Inclusion Advisory Council, which consists for 3 at-large positions (that each serve on one of the following committees: Nominations, Finance, and Development) and the chairs of any committees that are inclusion-focused (currently Black Theatre Committee, Cultural Diversity Committee, Disability Inclusion Committee, LGBTQ+ in Theatre Committee, and Women+ in Theatre Committee), as well as others identified as needed and created. The VPEI also serves on the SETC Strategic Planning Committee.

The VPEI serves as a voting member of the Executive Committee (ExCom), attends all Board and ExCom meetings, and files written reports as requested. The VPEI solicits actions, concerns, and interest items from their council and constituents through annual reports. The VPEI can be self-nominated or nominated by a third party.