Our mission: To serve as an advisory committee to the State Conservationist regarding policies, practices and procedures as they affect civil rights throughout the State of Arkansas.
Our Vision: To promote equity for people and programs in the Natural State.
Civil Rights Advisory Committee
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Alvin Peer
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Chairperson
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Monica Paskewitz
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Co-Chairperson
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Kristin Whittmore
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Secretary
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Robert Smith
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Member
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Kaitlyn Maloch
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Member
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Chris Alumbaugh
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Member
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Michela Martin
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Member
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Melissa LeCrone
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Member
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Marshall Wildy
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Member
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Kylan Williams
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Member
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Greta Grishanova
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Member
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Mike Sullivan
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Deputy Equal Opportunity Officer
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Jennifer Griffin
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Federal Women's Program Manager
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Charley Hunter
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Black Emphasis Program Manager
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Jonathan Sanchez
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Multicultural Program Manager
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Guadalupe Rodriguez
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Veterans, Disabilities. and AANHPI Program Manager
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Lisa Michaels
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LGBTQ Program Manager
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Hannah Alford
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Asian Pacific Islander Program Manager
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Derrick Kelso
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American Indian Program Manager
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Debbie Moreland , Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts
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Member
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Kennard Williams
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Member
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Vacant - Arkansas Dept. of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division
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Member
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Clifford Thornton
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Assistant State Conservationist for Management & Strategy
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Reginald Jackson
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State Public Affairs Specialist
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Clyde Williams
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Assistant State Conservationist for Programs
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Alvin Peer
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Outreach Coordinator
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Additional Information
Civil Rights
Across USDA, civil rights ensures equal employment opportunities and program access for all employees and customers. It ensures that every employee, applicant, and program participant is treated with dignity, equality, and respect.
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