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Leadership Excellence And Diversity (LEAD) Council


	Diversity Advisory Council Fall 2011 Report
	COMDTINST 5350.9 Commandant's Leadership, Excellence and Diversity Council and Leadership and Diversity Advisory Councils
	DAC Meeting Pictures Fall 09
	DAC CCG Brief Pictures Fall 09

CAPT Lori Mathieu, LEAD Co-Chair
CAPT Chris Calhoun, LEAD Co-Chair

CDR Tanya Schneider, LEAD Co-Coordinator
LT Orion Bloom, LEAD Co-Coordinator

To submit an issue, please email it directly to LT Andrew Jantzen.

What is an Issue?

A diversity issue exists where the firm policy or business practice has an impact exclusive of difference (not inclusive of difference). In other words, a Coast Guard Diversity Issue is a problem that stems from outdated policies, or widespread misunderstandings of policy; and that leads to the exclusion of others based on differences.

A diversity issue IS NOT a civil rights issue, nor is it an equal opportunity issue. Single-case discrimination and command leadership issues should be submitted to your local Civil Rights staff or your unit's Human Relations Council.

What is the LEAD?

The Minority Advisory Council (MAC) was established in 1990 to increase understanding and awareness of minority issues (officer and enlisted) at all levels of the Coast Guard. Similarly, the Women’s Advisory Council (WAC) was established in 1991 to address women’s concerns on issues such as the recruiting, retention, and advancement of active duty and reserve women.

In 1997 the Commandant established the Leadership Advisory Council (LAC) with the responsibility to develop initiatives and recommend improvements which focus on the welfare, morale and operational readiness of the workforce. In September of 1998, the MAC and WAC were consolidated to form a single Diversity Advisory Council (DAC). Most recently in December of 2011 the LAC and DAC combined to form the Commandant's Leadership, Excellence, And Diversity (LEAD) Council. This consolidation allows one organizational entity to review, coordinate, and provide advice and recommendations across leadership and diversity initiatives. As the focal point for these initiatives, the LEAD serves as a catalyst to ensure a broader and more comprehensive perspective that better reflects Team Coast Guard.

The LEAD is co-chaired by the Chief of the Office of Diversity (CG-12B) and the Chief of the Office of Leadership (CG-133). The Ethnic Policy Advisor, Gender Policy Advisor, Workforce Policy Advisor, and a Military Civil Rights Facilitator/Coordinator are also permanent members. Twenty other Council members are selected to represent a cross-section of occupational levels and include civilians, active duty and reserve officers, enlisted personnel, and auxiliarists. Members typically serve three year terms and meet on a semi-annual basis.

Council members are responsible for keeping their "finger on the pulse" of the climate of the Coast Guard environment in their geographic areas and bringing forward issues of concern. The Council reviews these issues and provides recommendations to the Commandant. Upon returning to their units, members help convey the Commandant’s feedback to the field.

Who Is the LEAD?

CAPT Lori Mathieu	CAPT Chris Calhoun
Ms. Denise Murden	CDR Dave Chareonsuphiphat
Ms. Gail Jackson	LCDR Kenneth Cutler
CAPT Andrea Marcille	CMC Jason Vanderhaden
CMC Kurt Shoemaker	COMO Carol Urgola
LT Orion Bloom	CAPT Paul Boinay
CDR Tanya Schneider	CDR William Makell
Ms. Portia Davidson	AUX Felix Lopez
Dr. Mary Gibbons	ENS Akaninyene Inyang
LCDR Zeita Merchant	CWO Rene Morales
CDR Arex Avanni	SKCS Asdrubal Cruz
LT Scot Druckrey	MK2 Steven Jayne
AMT2 Darrel Linders	AMTCM Kenneth Morris
LTJG Elisha Mueller	BMC Alyson Pulkkinen
MST2 Jamie Testa	Ms. Teddie Thorogood
LCDR Eva VanCamp	OSCS Brett VerHulst