CAPT Lori Mathieu, LEAD Co-Chair
CAPT Chris Calhoun, LEAD Co-Chair
CDR Tanya Schneider, LEAD Co-Coordinator
LT Orion Bloom, LEAD Co-Coordinator
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 In other words, a Coast Guard Diversity Issue is a problem that stems from outdated policies, or widespread misunderstandings of policy; and that leads to the exclusion of others based on differences.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.
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.
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 |
LEAD Members Temporarily in Absentia |
AUX Robert Dittman |
Fall Reports | Spring Reports |
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2004 | 2005 |
2005 | 2006 |
2006 | 2007 |
2007 (Power Point) | 2008 (Actionable Items) |
2008 | 2009 (Enclosure 3) |
2010 | |
2011 |
Fall Items | Spring Items |
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2005 | 2006 |
2006 | 2007 |
2007 | 2008 |
2008 | 2009 |
2011 | 2012 |