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Office of Diversity & Equality

The Office of Diversity & Equality (ODE) is responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs to promote and monitor progressive statewide workforce management in the areas of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, retention, inclusion and diversity.

In accordance with our commitment to voluntary and proactive compliance with state and federal equal employment opportunity laws, this office provides consultative guidance to state agencies on the investigation of discrimination complaints, and oversees agency responsiveness by the timely monitoring, tracking, and review of discrimination complaints.

The ODE staff provides technical assistance, training, and resources on minority recruitment, affirmative action planning, equal opportunity compliance and workforce diversity to the Personnel Cabinet and other state agencies.  ODE also develops and coordinates the Annual Governor's EEO Conference, which is the primary continuing education and training event for EEO coordinators and counselors, investigators, human resource administrators, supervisors and managers. 

Additionally, the Office of Diversity & Equality oversees the development and implementation of workforce diversity initiatives to increase awareness, recruitment and retention efforts.  Current initiatives include heritage month recognition programs, cultural competency training and the Governor's Diversity Day.

Arthur Lucas
Executive Director

Singer Buchanan
State EEO Coordinator

Office of Diversity & Equality
Personnel Cabinet
501 High Street, 1st Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-8000
(502) 564-0182 - Fax