Alta G. Rodriguez is appointed as Acting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Director for the SEC. Deborah K. Balducchi, Director of SEC’s EEO Office since 1996, recently retired.
Alta G. Rodriguez is a professional of high caliber. She spearheaded a number of initiatives to promote the Postal Service’s domestic and international products and services within the diverse communities it serves. She also was responsible for, among other things, monitoring compliance with applicable EEO laws, developing and promoting best practices in the areas of diversity and inclusion, and managing the implementation of national diversity programs focused on creating an inclusive workplace and marketplace.
Her current remit will touch the operating of SEC’s EEO Office. Its goal is to prevent employment discrimination and harassment, and ensure that all SEC employees have the working environment necessary to support their efforts to protect investors, maintain orderly markets, and promote capital formation.
“I’m honored to be named by Chairman Cox as the Acting EEO Director and I’m eager to contribute to the SEC’s noble mission of protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation,” says Alta G. Rodriguez.
“Ms. Rodriguez’s extensive experience on issues related to diversity and equal employment opportunity will ensure that our EEO program continues to help the SEC maintain a fair and efficient workplace, and a diverse and professional staff focused on the interests of investors,” says Christopher Cox, chairman, SEC.
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