The Common Domain Model (CDM) offers a unified standard, but to be truly transformative, it must reflect the diversity of the systems and users it intends to serve. In this session, Rakia Finley challenges the assumption that interoperability is neutral. She outlines a new approach to CDM design grounded in inclusive modeling, real-world stakeholder mapping, and adaptive system architecture. Through case examples from public-private innovation projects, she demonstrates how equity-aware frameworks can reduce friction, enhance trust, and future-proof standardization efforts across the financial landscape.