Stephen E. Bowens, Mba, Msol, Pmp® Email and Phone Number

As the Senior Equity Advisor at the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Administration for Children and Families, I strategically advise the Director and spearhead the development of intentional and transformative programmatic and policy initiatives. My portfolio includes collaborative initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. I provide equity oversight for grant-making, Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO), procurement, workforce development, education, and community outreach, both internally and externally facing the organization.I am a servant-leader, adept at leading and constructing exceptional teams; my role is characterized by a steadfast commitment to nurturing an inclusive workforce and cultivating a culture of belonging. Leading and building "Collaborative Teams" is my forte, resulting in organizational success and personal and professional growth.Before joining HHS ACF/ORR, I served as the Director, Command Office of Readiness and Diversity (CORD) at U.S. Army Central, Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC. I led and provided oversight of five Special Programs Offices assigned to a Three-Star Army Service Component Command. I delivered measurable results while directing diverse military, civilian, and contractor personnel organizations within a dynamic, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.My expertise spans a comprehensive spectrum of equity strategies, integrated primary prevention methodologies, and advocacy and advisory services derived from executing both domestic and global operations. As a devoted advocate for advancing equity, I serve as a champion and an advocate in designing and facilitating positive and inclusive work environments. A nuanced understanding of the sensitivities inherent in spearheading enterprise-wide culture transformation characterizes my leadership.Senior Equity Advisor | Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility (DEIA) | Integrated Primary Prevention | Program Management | Project Management | Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention | Advanced Mediation | PMP® | LSSBB | CCMP | CPF |