The Simons Observatory (SO) has obligations to both its members and to the broader scientific community that extend beyond the core science mission of the collaboration. In order to recognize the importance of efforts to improve the health and standing of the collaboration and to make the most efficient use of collaboration members who volunteer their time for endeavours in this pursuit, the concept of the Engagement, Mentorship, and Climate Committee (EMC^2) was formed. The EMC^2 group consists of many members, but is chaired by Eve Vavaigakis (EPO), Sara Simon (Mentorship), Nick Galitzki (Chilean connections), and Sanah Bhimani (EDI):