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In New York, the Natural Resources Conservation Service staff works closely with USDA Service Center partners and other organizations to provide equitable service to all customers and potential customers, and to provide equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Civil Rights Advisory Committee
Name Title / Location Telephone
Dennis DeWeese, Chair Assistant State Conservationist - Water Resources, Syracuse 315-477-6527
Karl Strause, Vice Chair Resource Conservationist, Syracuse 315-477-6507
Suzanne Baker, Secretary Resource Conservationist, Walton 607-865-7090
Theresa Odekirk, Employment Advisor Human Resources Officer, Employment Advisor, Syracuse 315-477-6512
Angela VanDyke, Outreach Coordinator Acting Public Affairs Specialist, FOIA Officer, Outreach Coordinator, Syracuse 315-477-6524

 

Special Emphasis Program Managers
Name Title / Location Telephone
Steve Stroka, American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage SEPM Biologist, Lafayette 315-677-3552
Dave Roberts, Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage SEPM Natural Resource Specialist, Marcy 315-736-3316
Tammy Willis, Black Emphasis Program SEPM Assistant State Conservationist - Programs, Syracuse 315-477-6503
Oscar Velez-Juarbe, Disability SEPM Resource Conservationist, Millbrook 845-677-3191
Emily West, Federal Women's Program SEPM Soil Conservationist, Geneseo 585-243-0030
Susan Caggiano, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender SEPM Secretary, Syracuse 315-477-6513
Janella Cruz, Hispanic Heritage SEPM Soil Scientist, Paul Smiths  
Jim Pullano, Veterans SEPM Resource Conservationist, Canton 315-386-2401
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Special Emphasis Programs

 
 
 
 
Nationally Recognized Observances

February - African American History Month
March - Women's History Month
March - Irish American Heritage Month
April - Celebrate Diversity Month
May - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May - Jewish American Heritage Month
May - Veterans Appreciation Month
June - Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
June - Caribbean-American Heritage Month
July - American Heritage Month
September - National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15)
October - German American, Italian American, Polish American Heritage Month
November - American Indian Heritage Month
December - Universal Human Rights Month