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OASCR Leadership


The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) provides overall leadership, coordination, and direction for USDA's civil rights programs, including matters related to program delivery, compliance and equal employment opportunity. Meet the leadership staff that is at the forefront of these activities.

Theodore H. Gutman
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of Civil Rights

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Elena Crosby
Chief of Staff
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of Civil Rights

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Anthony Jones
Confidential Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of Civil Rights

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Patricia L. St. Clair
Associate Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (SES)
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of Civil Rights

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Vivian Hutson
Executive Director for the Center for Civil Rights Enforcement (SES)
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of Civil Rights

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