Compliance Division

Leadership

Ramonda Reed
Director, Compliance Division

Ramonda Reed began her career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) in 2008 as a USDA/1890 National Scholar. In 2023, Ramonda Reed was selected to serve as the Director of the Compliance Division in the Center for Civil Rights Operations. More …

What We Do

The Compliance Division within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights ensures Mission Areas, Agencies, and Staff Offices uphold their responsibilities under civil rights laws, regulations, and departmental directives. The Compliance Division serves as a key enforcement and advisory body by providing expert guidance on civil rights policy, training, and strategic planning related to both employment practices and program delivery. The Compliance Division work to proactively identify and eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity and program access and strengthen accountability. The Compliance Division's core responsibilities include: Civil Rights Impact Analyses, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance Reviews, Civil Rights Directives, Mandatory Annual Reports, and Civil Rights Policy Statements.