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.

Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Devon Westhill

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Ladisa Onyiliogwu

Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Elena Crosby

Associate Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Theodore H. Gutman

Executive Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement

Vivian Hutson

USDA Civil Rights Directors