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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker installed Atiera Coleman, Ph.D. as Chief Diversity Officer of his administration on July 1.
"Atiera Coleman brings with her a wealth of experience and accomplishments, and I'm thrilled she is joining my administration to lead Illinois' equity, inclusion, and diversity efforts," said Governor JB Pritzker.
"Throughout her career, Dr. Coleman has held leadership roles in both non-profit and academic settings, making remarkable contributions that have transformed these institutions into spaces of greater inclusion and equity. I am looking forward to working collaboratively with her to continue making Illinois a more equitable and welcoming state for all."
With Coleman set to officially assume her new position on July 23, the Office of Equity was created in 2021 with a goal to "promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across state government."
The Office of Equity creates sustainable procedures for state agencies by making DEI resources available to all state employees to better serve every Illinoisan.
Coleman most recently served in the position of Equity Manager for Rock County, Wisconsin and previously worked as the Associate Dean of Student Success, Equity, and Community at Beloit College, where she oversaw the college's Federal TRIO Program designed to support students from underserved backgrounds, and served on the Anti-Racism Liaison team, implementing the college's Becoming Better Plan.
Having earned her doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Coleman is known for her study of contemporary and historical discriminatory practices that impede institutional equity.
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