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Office of Diversity and Inclusion:
Here for You
The New York State Unified Court Systemʼs Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity, the elimination of under-representation of minorities and women, and to ensuring a diverse workforce that reflects the community.
It is the objective of the ODI to ensure an atmosphere that is conducive to the highest quality of work, through a workplace where all people feel comfortable, valued and productive.
As a department within OCA, ODI provides a centralized, dedicated resource, with statewide reach and authority, from which the UCS can further its diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives. From this unique position, ODI has worked diligently over many years, to:
- expand the recruitment, hiring and advancement of candidates from under-represented populations
- address discrimination, bias and unwelcome behavior issues in the workforce
- raise awareness of cultural sensitivity and bias issues
- encourage the inclusion of disparate voices and opinions at all levels
- promote the importance of a respectful workplace
- create a large “umbrella”- a diverse and inclusive community where all are welcomed and supported.
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ODI Staff (pictured above, left-to-right)
S. Anthony Walters, Director
Doretha Jackson
Daniel Paterson
Rena Micklewright
Dan Santiago-Stewart
Melissa Wade*
*Welcome to our new ODI team member, Melissa Wade!
After more than a decade as a liaison to the New York City Family Court with the Court Improvement Program/Office for Justice Initiatives, Melissa Wade joined ODI in January 2022, as a Principal Court Analyst. She has extensive experience in training, anti-bias/anti-racism and D&I work, project management and facilitation, and has worked with judges and court leaders on abuse and neglect cases using data, best practices, and systems change procedures, in a collaborative format. Prior to her employment with the UCS, Melissa worked with Family Court judges across the country on cutting-edge, problem-solving projects at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges in Reno, Nevada.
Contact Us!
Phone: (212) 428-2540
Email: Diversity@nycourts.gov
Web: inside-UCS.org: Office of Diversity & Inclusion
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