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FAS Office of Civil Rights - Special Emphasis Programs

Special Emphasis activities and support are an integral part of the Civil Rights mission. Within their respective duties, Special Emphasis Program Managers (SEPMs) assist the Office of Civil Rights and the agency to ensure that equal opportunity is present in all aspects of FAS’ programs and services.

Special Emphasis Program	Observance	Contact
American Indian/Alaskan Native	November	Teresina.Chin@fas.usda.gov
Asian American/Pacific Islander	May	Gene.Kim@fas.usda.gov
Black Emphasis	February	civilrights@fas.usda.gov
Disability Employment and Awareness	October	civilrights@fas.usda.gov
Federal Women’s	March	civilrights@fas.usda.gov
Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender	June	Nicola.Sakhleh@fas.usda.gov
Hispanic Emphasis	September 15 – October 15	Juliana Madrid@fas.usda.gov
Veteran's Emphasis Program		Dylan.Daniels@fas.usda.gov