OHA Special Emphasis Program Managers
Point of contact is Angela Parham, (703) 305-2588, angela.parham@usda.gov
Women - Tezra Woody
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals - vacant
Hispanics - Marisa Santana
American Indians/Alaska Natives - Henry Phillips-Gary
Persons with Disabilities - Kelli Heater
African Americans - vacant
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders - Veronica Jackson
Veterans - Veronica Jackson
list updated June 2020
Special Observances
January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
February - Black History Month
March - Women's History Month
May - Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
June - Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Pride Month
September 15 - October 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month
October - Disability Employment Awareness Month
November - Native American Heritage Month
November - Veteran’s Day
USDA Directive - Special Emphasis Programs
https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/departmental-regulation-4230-002