Oversees and leads a team of seven Special Emphasis Portfolios at the National Institutes of Health within The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The seven Special Emphasis Portfolios are the following:Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, & Pacific IslandersBlacksHispanicsNative AmericansPeople with DisabilitiesSexual & Gender MinorityWomenWe engage with employees, Institute and Center leaders across the NIH to identify potential barriers that may… Show more Oversees and leads a team of seven Special Emphasis Portfolios at the National Institutes of Health within The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The seven Special Emphasis Portfolios are the following:Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, & Pacific IslandersBlacksHispanicsNative AmericansPeople with DisabilitiesSexual & Gender MinorityWomenWe engage with employees, Institute and Center leaders across the NIH to identify potential barriers that may exist in various aspects of the employment lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding) and negatively impact employees in protected populations. Show less

Oversees and leads a team of seven Special Emphasis Portfolios at the National Institutes of Health within The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The seven Special Emphasis Portfolios are the following:Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, & Pacific IslandersBlacksHispanicsNative AmericansPeople with DisabilitiesSexual & Gender MinorityWomenWe engage with employees, Institute and Center leaders across the NIH to identify potential barriers that may… Show more Oversees and leads a team of seven Special Emphasis Portfolios at the National Institutes of Health within The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The seven Special Emphasis Portfolios are the following:Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, & Pacific IslandersBlacksHispanicsNative AmericansPeople with DisabilitiesSexual & Gender MinorityWomenWe engage with employees, Institute and Center leaders across the NIH to identify potential barriers that may exist in various aspects of the employment lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding) and negatively impact employees in protected populations. Show less

The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strives to advance diversity and inclusion at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and ensure that the civil rights of all employees are protected. The Portfolio for People with Disabilities is directed at ensuring that this constituency remains a successful part of a broader diversity and inclusion strategy for the NIH. This Portfolio is federally mandated, its authority grounded in Presidential Executive Orders dating back to 1998.

The Commission advises the County government on the coordination and development of policies for people with disabilities. The County Executive appoints Commission members subject to confirmation by the County Council. The Commission advises the County Executive and the County Council on the needs and concerns of the County's residents who have psychiatric, developmental, physical, or sensory disabilities.We believe that people with disabilities have a right to equitable treatment, a… Show more The Commission advises the County government on the coordination and development of policies for people with disabilities. The County Executive appoints Commission members subject to confirmation by the County Council. The Commission advises the County Executive and the County Council on the needs and concerns of the County's residents who have psychiatric, developmental, physical, or sensory disabilities.We believe that people with disabilities have a right to equitable treatment, a fair allocation of community resources, and social connectedness through engagement in the community at the level of his or her choice. Self-determination and supporting caregiver families should be at the core of short or long term support planning. Individuals indicate their need for transportation, medical, legal, housing, respite, employment, volunteerism, and leisure activities and the activities that will make for a meaningful day. We are dedicated to planning with, for, and serving the whole community regardless of disability, race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic status, family responsibilities, gender identity, presence of children, and family structure or any other characteristic. Show less

I have many hats at NEI they are the following: Records Management Coordinator, Project clearance Liaison, Organizational Change Coordinator, Delegations of Authority Coordinator, FAIR Inventory Coordinator, VLTP Coordinator, and Section 508 Coordinator. A lot of my focus is on Section 508, Records Management and Organizational Change Coordinators.Article on changing the NIH mission statement for people with disabilities and… Show more I have many hats at NEI they are the following: Records Management Coordinator, Project clearance Liaison, Organizational Change Coordinator, Delegations of Authority Coordinator, FAIR Inventory Coordinator, VLTP Coordinator, and Section 508 Coordinator. A lot of my focus is on Section 508, Records Management and Organizational Change Coordinators.Article on changing the NIH mission statement for people with disabilities and illnesses:http://nihrecord.od.nih.gov/newsletters/2013/07_05_2013/story4.htm Show less

o Responsible for all 8 libraries intra circulation within the surrounding Washington DC areao Managed as well as worked with multiple personnel to achieve daily tasko Doubled the number of request and loans offered due to a more efficient systemo Responsible for hiring, training and management of a staff of fouro Increased professional development and staff cohesiveness o Analyzed research data for selection and credibility for library patronso Assisted with selection… Show more o Responsible for all 8 libraries intra circulation within the surrounding Washington DC areao Managed as well as worked with multiple personnel to achieve daily tasko Doubled the number of request and loans offered due to a more efficient systemo Responsible for hiring, training and management of a staff of fouro Increased professional development and staff cohesiveness o Analyzed research data for selection and credibility for library patronso Assisted with selection of research data for professional studieso Working closely with Ph. D students and Professorso Communicating daily with other libraries, to maintain cooperation among area libraries.o Structured detailed procedures and guidelines for increased Consortium Loan department productivityo Developed recommendations for increased productivity and established cost cutting plan for economic efficiently and time management within the department Show less