USDA/FAS — Civil Rights: Special Emphasis Programs

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FAS Office of Civil Rights

Special Emphasis Programs

Special Emphasis activities and support are an integral part of the Civil Rights mission. Within their respective duties, Special Emphasis Program Managers (SEPMs) assist the Office of Civil Rights and the agency to ensure that equal opportunity is present in all aspects of FAS’ programs and services.

Special Emphasis Program	Observance Month
American Indian/Alaskan Native	November
Asian American/Pacific Islander	May
Black Emphasis	February
Disability Employment and Awareness	October
Federal Women’s	March
Hispanic Emphasis	September 15 – October 15

FAS Special Emphasis Program Managers

Program	Manager	Phone	E-mail
American Indian/ Alaskan Native Program	Delores Taylor Deputy: Margie Bauer	202-720-1789 202-437-9783	Delores.Taylor@fas.usda.gov Margie.Bauer@fas.usda.gov
Asian American/Pacific Islander Program	Evelyn Alexander Deputy: Caleb O’Kray	202-720-5683 202-720-0404	Evelyn.Alexander@fas.usda.gov Caleb.OKray@fas.usda.gov
Black Emphasis Program	Daniel Whitley Deputy: Ryan Scott	202-720-2841 202-720-2781	Daniel.Whitley@fas.usda.gov Ryan.Scott@fas.usda.gov
Disability Employment and Awareness Program	Connie Simpson Deputy: Vacant	202-690-1399	Connie.Simpson@fas.usda.gov
Federal Women's Program	Saundra Holt Deputy: Nadine Gary	202-720-7234 202-720-7233	Saundra.Holt@fas.usda.gov Nadine.Gary@fas.usda.gov
Hispanic Emphasis Program	Orestes Vasquez Deputy: Marcela Rondon	202-401-0062 202-720-0929	Orestes.Vasquez@fas.usda.gov Marcela.Rondon@fas.usda.gov

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