Zakiya Carr Johnson Appointed as State Department's New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

After a 10-month vacancy, Secretary of State Antony Blinken fills the crucial DEI role, emphasizing the importance of a diverse workforce for national security.

• Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Zakiya Carr Johnson as the new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) at the State Department.
• The appointment comes 10 months after the previous CDIO, Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, resigned from the position.
• Carr Johnson's experience includes promoting entrepreneurship and access to opportunity for underrepresented populations, aiming to create a workforce that 'reflects America'.
• The State Department faces challenges such as a major retention problem among women and minorities, and a previous internal survey found significant experiences of discrimination and harassment.
• Blinken emphasized the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in strengthening national security and the diplomatic workforce.

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