At NRCS we ensure that every employee, applicant, and program participant is treated with dignity, equality, and respect by enforcing civil rights and equal employment opportunity statutes, protected federal laws, policies, management directives, and executive orders.
Illinois Civil Rights Committee
The Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Civil Rights Committee is responsible for consulting with the management of the Illinois NRCS to provide guidance and solutions to accomplish the Federal Civil Rights Program and enhance workforce diversity. The committee anticipates that their assistance will lead to an employment and program delivery environment free of discrimination. The committee also provides leadership in planning relevant activities that take place in Illinois, involving the NRCS and the Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) employees.
Equal Opportunity Contacts
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Tammy Willis
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Deputy EO Officer
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Ben Schmidt
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Advisor
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Jamie Jones
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Advisor
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Larry Glover-Meade
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Advisor
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Abbie Sperry
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Illinois State Chairperson
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Bridget Ragan
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Illinois State Vice-Chairperson
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Kevin Halsey
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American Indian & Alaska Native Emphasis Program Manager
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Anna Tortorici
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Asian/Pacific Islander Emphasis Program Manager
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Joseph Bridges
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Black Emphasis Program Manager
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Diane Lamb
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Disability Emphasis Program Manager
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Megan Deeder
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Federal Women’s Emphasis Program Manager
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Hayley Henderson
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Hispanic Emphasis Program Manager
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Vacant
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Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Emphasis Program Manager
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Vacant
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Veterans Emphasis Program Manager
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Vacant
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Illinois SO Representative
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Brandon Anderson
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Area 1 Representative
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Abbie Sperry
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Area 2 Representative
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Bridget Ragan
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Area 3 Representative
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Zachary Rowatt
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Area 4 Representative
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Vacant
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SWCD Employee Representative
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TBD
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National EO Officer
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Civil Rights Committee Calendar
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
No activities scheduled
Black History Month
Federal Women's History Month
Earth Day April 22nd -- Make it a whole month!
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Emphasis Program
No activities scheduled
Cultural Diversity Days
Hispanic Awareness Month
Disability Awareness Month
American Indian Heritage Month/Veterans Awareness Month
No activities scheduled to date