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.

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Theodore H. Gutman

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

Elena Crosby

Associate Assistant Secretary, Office of Civil Rights

Patricia L. St. Clair

Executive Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement

Vivian Hutson

USDA Civil Rights Directors