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DEIA: Reflecting Back on 2023 and Looking Ahead to What’s Next

U.S. Department of Commerce

DEIA: Reflecting Back on 2023 and Looking Ahead to What’s Next January 8, 2024 ASowah@doc.gov Mon, 01/08/2024 - 14:55 Reflecting on a momentous 2023, the DOC Equity (DEIA) Council continued to inspire us, ignite change, and spark action across the Department to cultivate a culture of fairness and inclusion.

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U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints First Counselor for Equity

U.S. Department of Commerce

Department of Commerce Appoints First Counselor for Equity February 16, 2023 ASowah@doc.gov Thu, 02/16/2023 - 17:26 The Department of Commerce recently appointed Ines Hernandez as the first-ever Counselor for Equity. I am honored to have been selected as the first Counselor for Equity by the U.S.

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Secretary Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Graves Address Commerce Initiatives that Promote Inclusive and Equitable Economic Growth for Latino Communities

U.S. Department of Commerce

Deputy Secretary Graves also hosted an event with leading Latino stakeholder organizations and announced the planning of a Commerce Department equity convening in November. And earlier this year, the Department hired its first-ever Counselor for Equity. Commerce recognizes equity as a strategic priority.

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Chief Diversity Officer as Connector-in-Chief

U.S. Department of Commerce

This became abundantly clear when we recently embarked on the journey of creating an Equity (DEIA) stakeholder map at DOC. However, there are many other partners and stakeholders and for DEIA efforts to be successful, it must be owned by everyone.

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A Message from Deputy Secretary Don Graves

U.S. Department of Commerce

A Message from Deputy Secretary Don Graves September 8, 2023 ASowah@doc.gov Fri, 09/08/2023 - 08:48 Dear Business Leaders, As Deputy Secretary of Commerce, I am writing to you and your members to underscore the importance of continuing our collective work toward advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Equity and Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation

U.S. Department of Commerce

Hispanic Heritage Month: Equity and Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. And equity is at the core of our mission and underpins everything we do at the Commerce Department. And equity is at the core of our mission and underpins everything we do at the Commerce Department. October 13, 2022. KCPullen@doc.gov. America has over 4.7

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Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

U.S. Department of Commerce

It’s also reflected by the training and career development programs run by Commerce, all of which promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Tags Native American Heritage Month It’s reflected when honoring each national heritage month. Happy National Native American Heritage Month.

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