Richard M. Potter, Jr. to guide Division of Variety and Inclusion
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney introduced the appointment of Richard M. Potter, Jr. to function the State of Delaware’s Chief Variety Officer. He’ll oversee the Division of Human Sources’ (DHR) Division of Variety and Inclusion and lead the state’s dedication to sustaining a state authorities workforce that’s reflective of the state’s inhabitants.
As Chief Variety Officer, Potter will impression each facet of the state’s recruitment, coaching, mentorship and management improvement efforts. He’ll collaborate with state companies and function a liaison to constituents and neighborhood companions, implementing initiatives that promote a various and inclusive work tradition that represents all Delawareans.
“We’re dedicated to creating a piece atmosphere that’s inclusive, numerous, and consultant of all Delawareans,” mentioned Governor Carney. “The Chief Variety Officer performs an important position in main the state’s workforce variety and inclusion methods, and I wish to thank Richard for stepping as much as serve Delaware on this position. I look ahead to working with him to construct a fair stronger neighborhood throughout state authorities.”
DHR Secretary Claire DeMatteis mentioned the state carried out a complete seek for a brand new Chief Variety Officer, contemplating practically two dozen certified candidates.
“Richard stood out amongst a bunch of extraordinarily well-qualified candidates,” mentioned Secretary Claire DeMatteis. “He’s a highly-accomplished skilled with in depth expertise in multicultural programming, coaching, advocacy and communications. What set Richard aside was his career-long dedication to variety and inclusion, holding senior management positions in increased training, non-profit and company arenas, in addition to serving in management positions inside the NAACP and different main advocacy organizations.”
“I’m honored and humbled to simply accept the place of Chief Variety Officer for the State of Delaware,” mentioned Richard Potter. “This is a chance for me to work with the residents of Delaware to construct an inclusive and numerous office, neighborhood and authorities. I’m dedicated to creating and sustaining equitable and respectful areas for all to construct a greater future for all.”
Potter accomplished his undergraduate research at Sojourner Douglass School in 2008 and earned his grasp’s diploma in Organizational Management from Wilmington College in 2010. In 2011 he was chosen to attend the Nationwide Council of Black American Affairs Management Improvement Institute in Detroit, Michigan, which prepares African People for govt management roles in increased training. He at the moment serves because the president of the NAACP Talbot County Department, and the president of the Character Counts Mid-Shore Board of Administrators. He co-founded the Coalition for Justice for Anton Black and was lately appointed to the Board of Administrators for the Maryland Black Caucus Basis. Potter can be a member of the ACLU-MD Board of Administrators and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Potter will start serving with the State of Delaware on January 30, 2023. His photograph is obtainable on-line.