Maryland Civil Rights Committee
The Maryland Civil Rights Advisory Committee is an advisory body to the State Conservationist (STC) which promotes and assists in meaningful and effective affirmative action consistent with the goals and objectives set forth by management.
The Committee meets quarterly to:
provide feedback on the performance of the civil rights program.
make recommendations for improvement.
identify emerging areas needing special attention by the STC and Management Team.
make recommendations to the STC regarding policy, practices, and procedures as they affect civil rights state-wide.
Vision of Civil Rights and Diversity: A commitment to Civil Rights and diversity that demonstrates exceptional employer and Government service where diversity is so deeply imbedded in our employees that it is part of our NRCS culture; invisible, unconscious and ever present yet clear and apparent to our customers.
Chair - David Kidwell-Slak
Vice-Chair - Laura Eddy
Secretary - Brittany Wolford
Member At Large - Mitch LeMuiex
Member At Large - Dana Rushovich
Associate - Samantha Cox
Special Emphasis Program Managers
American Indian/Alaskan Native - Jack King
Asian American/Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian - Rebecca Brown
Black - J'Que Jones
Disabilities - Jordan Bailey
Gay/Lesbian/Bi-sexual/Transgender - Zach Berry
Hispanic - Julie McGivern
Veterans - Christopher Schlette
Women's - Jennifer Richardson