Statewide Equity Office

The Statewide Equity Office is proud to come together and work alongside our other State of Colorado agencies to ensure that our systems, policies, and everyday work are inspired and driven by the message #ColoradoForALL.

Colorado for ALL means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

The State of Colorado Statewide Equity Office commits to supporting State agencies in community engagement, policy development, ongoing education, and equity in procurement as we work to rectify the historic injustices that continue to impact our society today.

Supplier Diversity

Are you a CO business looking to secure a State of Colorado contract?

Want to contract with the State of Colorado? Learn more on our Supplier Diversity page.

Mission

Advance equitable practices throughout the State of Colorado through data-driven decisions, community engagement, policy development, ongoing education, and equity in procurement to improve access and organizational effectiveness.

Vision

A Colorado for ALL: Where every person’s intrinsic value is celebrated and we can all thrive.

Values

Inclusivity, Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Responsiveness, Transparency, Community, Opportunity

Workforce Report

Each fiscal year's State of Colorado Workforce Report is issued by the Department of Personnel & Administration's Division of Human Resources and highlights workforce data from the State Personnel System, including demographics, new hire, compensation and benefits data from July 1 to June 30. View the current report.

Meet the Team

Rosie McNeil-Cusick (she/her), Statewide Equity Director

Amber Hodges (she/her), Equity Specialist, Supplier Diversity

Anthony Berenguel (he/him), Equity Data Analyst

Bella Hettich (she/her), Equity Lead, Strategy

Cat Hogan (she/her), Equity Specialist, Accommodations

David Musgrave (he/him/él), Statewide Equity Manager, Supplier Diversity

Eric Bragazzi (he/him), Equity Specialist, Training

Jo Harrison (he/him), Equity Specialist, Bond Assistance

Kaycee Wright (she/her), Statewide Equity Office Program Assistant

Kevin McDaniel (he/him), Statewide Equity Manager, Accessibility

Sarah Rothberg (she/her), Equity Specialist, Communications

Get in Touch

Have any questions or want to collaborate with the equity team? Email us at dpa_StatewideEquityOffice@state.co.us.

Get Involved

Have any questions or want to collaborate with the equity team? Email us at dpa_StatewideEquityOffice@state.co.us.

Career Opportunities

Inclusivity Attorney Fellowship - $5,516.00 - $8,440.34 Monthly

Are you passionate about social justice reform and committed to diversity and equity? Are you passionate about helping indigent people accused of criminal or delinquent acts? Do you believe that holistic, team-oriented representation is essential for all people accused of criminal or delinquent acts? Are you interested in starting your own law office? Do you have lived experiences as a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community member or are you a person with meaningful connections to BIPOC community? If so, then this is a great opportunity to make a difference! The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is offering a unique opportunity for a BIPOC community member or a person with a meaningful connection to BIPOC communities to develop a private law practice in Colorado.

Grants and Accessibility Manager - $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

The Creative Industries Division Grants & Accessibility Manager will be responsible for strategic management of grant systems, impact measurement, and data analysis functions to ensure accessibility of Creative Industries’ grant programs. The mission of the Creative Industries Division (CCI) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is to promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado’s economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life.

Check out all of our other job openings.