Organization/ Phone Group Purpose Contact Name E-mail Address Agency Name Number 333 Broadway Blvd, SE Dr. Aurelia 505-842-3422 African American Employee Organization “Bea” Albuquerque, NM 87012 MISSION: Harris Strategy To provide an African American perspective that assists Lead Facilitator the Forest Service in achieving its Mission and Vision which includes multiculturalism and diversity in all aspects of organizational life. 1400 Independence Ave, SW American Durgin 202-720-5858 Employee Organization (Rm 6131-So) Indian/Alaska MISSION: President Washington, DC 20250 Native Employees The purpose of the American Indian/Alaska Native Association Association for the Natural Resources Conservation (AIANEA) for the Service is to strengthen the NRCS mission by providing NRCS educational opportunities that foster the recruitment, retention, professional development, and career advancement of American Indians and Alaska Natives within NRCS and federal agencies. Furthermore, the Association provides various training opportunities to improve NRCS services and outreach to American Indians and Alaska Natives and to promote higher educational opportunities by sponsoring a sustaining scholarship program. USDA Asian Pacific Employee Organization Justin Rhee 202-720-7410 Office of Civil Rights American MISSION: President Patriot Plaza III Network in Organized 20 ago, APANA serves as a conduit 355 E St., SW Agriculture through which issues of common interest of the members 3-263B are addressed. APANA's objectives are to: Washington, DC 20024 Promote representation of APA employees in USDA services and programs. Facilitate career employment and advancement of APA within USDA. Expose and reduce racism, sexism and other barriers to fair employment in USDA. Provide resources and sponsor activities to help APA employees in USDA acquire skills and knowledge for career advancement. Ensure that APA Heritage is properly observed in the Department. has multiple Chapters throughout the United States.
Organization/ Agency Name Group Purpose Contact Name Phone Number E-mail Address African American Strategy Employee Organization MISSION: To provide an African American perspective that assists the Forest Service in achieving its Mission and Vision which includes multiculturalism and diversity in all aspects of organizational life. Dr. Aurelia “Bea” Harris Lead Facilitator 505-842-3422 333 Broadway Blvd, SE Albuquerque, NM 87012 American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association (AIANEA) for the NRCS Employee Organization MISSION: The purpose of the American Indian/Alaska Native Association for the Natural Resources Conservation Service is to strengthen the NRCS mission by providing educational opportunities that foster the recruitment, retention, professional development, and career advancement of American Indians and Alaska Natives within NRCS and federal agencies. Furthermore, the Association provides various training opportunities to improve NRCS services and outreach to American Indians and Alaska Natives and to promote higher educational opportunities by sponsoring a sustaining scholarship program. Durgin President 202-720-5858 1400 Independence Ave, SW (Rm 6131-So) Washington, DC 20250 Asian Pacific American Network in Agriculture Employee Organization MISSION: Organized 20 ago, APANA serves as a conduit through which issues of common interest of the members are addressed. APANA's objectives are to: Promote representation of APA employees in USDA services and programs. Facilitate career employment and advancement of APA within USDA. Expose and reduce racism, sexism and other barriers to fair employment in USDA. Provide resources and sponsor activities to help APA employees in USDA acquire skills and knowledge for career advancement. Ensure that APA Heritage is properly observed in the Department. has multiple Chapters throughout the United States. Justin Rhee President 202-720-7410 USDA Office of Civil Rights Patriot Plaza III 355 E St., SW 3-263B Washington, DC 20024