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Outreach and Diversity
202-720-6161
1400 Independence Avenue

Washington, DC 20250

Mission:
The Special Emphasis Program provides leadership, oversight, guidance, and assistance to enhance and ensure equal employment opportunities for persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religion. The Special Emphasis Program Branch oversees and leads the USDA/ARS special observance programs and initiatives throughout ARS, analyzes statistical data concerning workforce composition, and identifies barriers limiting employment opportunities for members of EEO groups based on their sex, race, ethnic background, or disability status.

  Administrator and Immediate Staffs
    Office of The Administrator
      Outreach, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity
      Outreach and Diversity
People:
Owens-Coleman, Debra
(202) 720-6161

Program Analyst
Troutman, Tracey
(202) 720-6161

Director
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