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About EDI

As the NIH’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), we operate under the authority of the federal EEO laws and regulations, and pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s management directives and guidance, which outline requirements for addressing employment discrimination claims by federal employees and applicants. Our mission is to create a workplace environment where all Americans can thrive – empowering our workforce to collaborate effectively and turn scientific discoveries into better health for all.

Who We Are

EDI is a staff office within the Office of the Director that strives to protect the integrity of the EEO process and make DEIA a priority at NIH. The EDI team is comprised of knowledgeable professionals across areas of consulting, data analysis, education, federal policy, EEO, and federally identified minority strategists, enabling them to handle issues and concerns raised by the NIH population in a proficient, professional, and timely manner.

EDI serves as the NIH-wide focal point for:

  • Developing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and programs for NIH
  • Providing leadership and guidance to the Institutes and Centers (ICs) on DEIA
  • Ensuring all NIH policies, programs, functions, and activities are in compliance with federal EEO statutes, laws, and regulations
  • Developing and managing EEO, affirmative employment, and workforce diversity management programs
  • Fostering an environment that respects the diversity of the entire workforce and provides opportunities for employees to contribute to fulfilling the NIH mission
  • Improving the outreach, recruitment, and retention of people of color, women, sexual and gender diverse people, and persons with disabilities

EDIA 365

You have the power to raise the bar 365 days a year…a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility will drive success. Your behavior sets the standard for others to follow. Your belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual influence positive change.

Meet the Director

As the subject matter expert for FTC on EEO and diversity and inclusion issues, Kevin represents the agency on internal and external committees tasked with addressing agency and broader EDI challenges, programs, and efforts.