Employee Organizations

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Organization/Agency Name	Group Purpose	Contact Name	Phone Number	e-mail	Address
African American Strategy Group	Employee Organization To provide an African American perspective that assist the Forest Service in achieving its Mission and Vision which includes multiculturalism and diversity in all aspects of organizational life.	Marlette C. Lacey President	303-275-5325	mlacey@fs.fed.us	1 Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53705
American Indian Council	Employee Organization AIC's mission is to: 1) Give voice to the concerns of American Indian/Alaska Native employees of the USDA. 2) Support the USDA Secretary's diversity initiatives. 3) Provide cultural awareness for AI/AN issues at the USDA and; 4) Promote the recruitment, retention and career development of AI/ANs in the USDA.	Richard Regan President	202-720-1670	richard.regan@ascr.usda.gov
American Indian Council - Forest Service	Employee Organization To serve as a resource to the Chief and National Leadership Team for supporting and nurturing respect, understanding, trust, and good relationships among AI/AN employees, Tribal governments, and the Forest Service	William Ray, Jr. President	541-783-4077	wray@fs.fed.us	USDA Forest Service Chiloquin Ranger District 38500 Highway 97N Chiloquin, OR 97624
American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for the NRCS	Employee Organization Serve as the bridge between NRCS and Tribes, strengthen and improve the government to government relationship, provide the guidance of Tribal Elders and share their wisdom, encourage youth involvement and recruit youth for NRCS program opportunities, and provide training opportunities for employee development and advancement.	Dave Wise President	218-879-0863		300 W. Welsh Street P.O. Box 404 Williamsburg, IA 52361
Asian Pacific American Network in Agriculture	Employee Organization Organized 20 years ago, APANA serves as a conduit through which issues of common interest of the members are addressed. APANA's objectives are to: (1) Promote representation of APA employees in USDA services and programs. (2) Facilitate career employment and advancement of APA within USDA. (3) Expose and reduce racism, sexism and other barriers to fair employment in USDA. (4) Provide resources and sponsor activities to help APA employees in USDA acquire skills and knowledge for career advancement. (5) Ensure that APA Heritage Month is properly observed in the Department. APANA has multiple Chapters throughout the U.S.	Dr. Pat Basu President	202-690-6558	pat.basu@fsis.usda.gov	P.O. Box 44399 Washington, D.C. 20026
Asian Pacific Islander Organization	Employee Organization The Asian Pacific Islander Organization was established in May 1998 to provide a forum for employees of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to exchange ideas, network, mentor, train, and add value to the agency by being a linguistic, cultural, and ethnic bridge to our communities and other employee organizations. The APIO will focus attention on the under-representation of Asian Pacific Islander employees and serve in an advisory role to address methods of recruitment, retention, and promotion. In assisting the NRCS to achieve workforce diversity goals, the APIO will help to enhance outreach, as well as promote access and delivery of agency programs to historically under-served communities.	Peter P. Bautista	509-323-2941	Peter.Bautista@wa.usda.gov	316 W. Boone Ave., Ste. 450 Spokane, WA 99201
Association of Christians Reaching Out in Service and Support (ACROSS)	Employee Organization The purpose of ACROSS is to contribute to employee welfare and morale by supporting and strengthening one another in the practice of a living faith in Jesus Christ, devoted to serving our fellow employees and agency constituents.	Charlie Vaughn Chair	435-619-3057	Sojourner@skyviewmail.com	1170 4^th Avenue South Park Falls, WI 54552
Association for Persons with Disabilities in Agriculture (APDA)	Employee Organization	Mark J. Benedict, J.D. President	202-205-7913	mark.benedict@usda.gov	300 12^th Street, S.W. Room 101 Washington, D.C. 20250
Black/Minority Employees Organization	Employee Organization Enhance awareness of and participation by Blacks and other minorities within USDA by promoting equal opportunity and fairness in recruitment, assignment, and promotion; support increased training opportunities; provide and/or assist with the orientation of summer interns and/or new hires; and support career development. BMEO shall operate in all agencies within the USDA.	Geraldine Herring President	202-720-1637	geraldine.herring@usda.gov	US Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250
Blacks in Government, USDA GWC Chapter	Employee Organization USDA George Washington Carver Chapter is a leader for employees and promotes excellence in professionalism and employee development	Star Bryant President	202-720-0183		P.O. Box 23381 Washington, D.C. 20026
Federally Employed Women, USDA New Horizons Chapter	Employee Organization Private membership organization working as an advocacy group to improve the status of women employed by the federal and DC government.	Altheria Myers President	202-690-0166	altheria.myers@usda.gov	P.O. Box 44149 Washington, D.C. 20026
Forest Service Hispanic Employee Association	Employee Organization The FSHEA is formed for the purpose of collectively addressing issues affecting the Hispanic community by: 1. Promoting unity among all Forest Service Hispanic employees and all Forest Service colleagues. 2. Assisting each other in achieving individual career goals. 3. Taking responsibility for developing our skills to meet current and future needs of the Forest Service. 4. Being pro-active with the Forest Service management to ensure that the development and implementation of policy is sensitive to the cultural values of Hispanic employees and the Hispanic community. 5. Working with Forest Service management to ensure that the talents and skills of Hispanic employees are recognized and utilized at all levels of the organization.	Sandra Macias President	707-562-9025	smacias@fs.fed.us	Pacific Southwest Region, 1323 Club Drive Vallejo, CA 94592
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Employees Organization	Employee Organization a) Promote understanding of issues affecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees in USDA. b) Support the USDA policy of nondiscrimination based on sexual orientation. c) Provide outreach to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Department d) Serve as a resource group to the Secretary on issues of concern to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees. e) Work for the creation of diverse work force that assures respect and civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees. f) Create a forum for the concerns of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Department.	Michael McElvaine President Blake Velde Vice President	202-205-0906	blake.velde@da.usda.gov	1325 13 Street, N.W., # 32 Washington, D.C. 20005
Hispanic American Cultural Effort	Employee Organization The HACE Mission is to promote workforce diversity in USDA.	Febe Ortiz President	202-720-0002	febe.ortiz@wdc.usda.gov	1400 Independence Ave, Room 2646 Washington, D.C. 20250
Hispanic Organizations Leadership Alliance (HOLA)	Employee Organization USDA Chapter of Hispanic Organizations Leadership Alliance (HOLA)	Carmen Nordlund	202-720-7203	Carmen.Nordlund@ascr.usda.gov
National Association of Federal Veterinarians	Association of Management Officials or Supervisors Advance the science of veterinary medicine in federal public affairs; promote continuing education; advocate continuous improvement of animal disease prevention, disease control and disease eradication; improve slaughter inspection procedures to protect public health by reducing meat and poultry origin food borne illnesses; promote veterinary medical research; improve laboratory animal care; promote humane handling of all animals; recognize contributions of uniformed services to public health, biomedical research, and national defense; promote practices that prevent chemical residues in food animals; promote practices that prevent drug resistant organisms.	Dr. Douglas L. Fulnechek President	479-927-7683	douglas.fulnechek@fsis.usda.gov	1910 Sunderland Pl. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives-USDA Chapter (NAHFE)	Association of Management Officials or Supervisors	Richard G. Chavez President	202-690-2051	rchavez@csrees.usda.gov	560 N Street, S.W., Apt., N513 Washington, D.C. 20024
National Association Support Personnel (RD)	Employee Organization To promote the welfare of members of the Assn., betterment of Rural Development, and establish a cooperative relationship with Area, State, Finance, National Offices, and Centralized Servicing Center.	Christie Brooks President	715-345-7621 cell-608-886-0174	chris.brooks@wi.usda.gov	4949 Kirschling Court, Steven Point, WI 54481
National Association of Credit Specialists	Association of Management Officials or Supervisors To expand, improve and expedite the services of Rural Development to rural people.	Michael Angerson President	570-836-4157	michael.angerson@pa.usda.gov	126 Court Square P.O. Box 970 Yanceyville, NC 27379
National Association of Rural Development Support Personnel	Association of Management Officials or Supervisors	June J. Burke President	912-871-2620	june.burke@gs.usda.gov	151 Langston Chapel Rd. Suite 500 Statesboro, GA 30458
National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees	Professional Group or Association The National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees (NOPBNRCSE) seeks to enhance the awareness and improve the level of education and professional development of Black employees within the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and to increase the participation of Blacks in agriculture, natural resources, and related fields. Membership in The Organization is open to all employees of NRCS.	Kalven Trice President	501-301-3100	kalven.trice@ar.usda.gov	10717 Los Rios Drive Fort Worth, TX 76179
National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employee (NOPHNRCSE)	Employee Organization NOPHNRCSE Mission - To motivate and mentor members for leadership roles to assist NRCS and partners in delivering natural resources conservation. NOPHNRCSE Purpose - To assist NRCS in the delivery of program benefits and services to the Hispanic rural/urban community by strengthening NRCS efforts in the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of Hispanics.	Luis Hernandez President	501-301-3116	luis.hernandez@ar.usda.gov	USDA-NRCS Room 3416, Federal Building 700 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201
Organization of Professional Employees of USDA	Professional Group or Association The mission of our organization is to "enhance the effectiveness of our members in the performance of their duties. We exist to represent and inform our members, promote professionalism and serve our country. We provide representation of our membership to the Administration and to other employee groups and organizations that promote efficient and effective management of the agencies of USDA.	M. Farook Sait President	202-720-4898	opeda@usda.gov	P.O. Box 381 Washington, D.C. 20044
Pathfinders - Forest Service	Employee Organization The Pathfinder mission is to promote and ensure equality for Persons with Disabilities in Forest Service sponsored activities, opportunities, and employment including training and benefits. They work to ensure that Persons with Disabilities are provided a positive and safe work environment that will enhance excellence, dignity, and independence. The organization is formed for the purpose of collectively addressing issues affecting opportunities for Persons with Disabilities.	Jerry Smith Chair	989-739-0728 x3033	gsmith01@fs.fed.us	Huron Manistee NationalForest Huron Shores Ranger Station 5761 Skeel Avenue Oscoda, Michigan 48750
Sin Nombre	Employee Organization	Roberto Curtis President	202-690-1927	roberto.curtis@usda.gov	c/o IPPD, FAS/USDA 1400 Independence Ave. Room 5531-S, Stop 1021 Washington, DC 20250
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Organization/Agency Name

Group Purpose

Contact Name

Phone Number

e-mail

Address

African American Strategy Group

Employee Organization
To provide an African American perspective that assist the Forest Service in achieving its Mission and Vision which includes multiculturalism and diversity in all aspects of organizational life.

Marlette C. Lacey
President

303-275-5325

mlacey@fs.fed.us

1 Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI 53705

American Indian Council

Employee Organization
AIC's mission is to:
1) Give voice to the concerns of American Indian/Alaska Native employees of the USDA.
2) Support the USDA Secretary's diversity initiatives.
3) Provide cultural awareness for AI/AN issues at the USDA and;
4) Promote the recruitment, retention and career development of AI/ANs in the USDA.

Richard Regan
President

202-720-1670

richard.regan@ascr.usda.gov

American Indian Council - Forest Service

Employee Organization
To serve as a resource to the Chief and National Leadership Team for supporting and nurturing respect, understanding, trust, and good relationships among AI/AN employees, Tribal governments, and the Forest Service

William Ray, Jr.
President

541-783-4077

wray@fs.fed.us

USDA Forest Service
Chiloquin Ranger District
38500 Highway 97N
Chiloquin, OR 97624

American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for the NRCS

Employee Organization
Serve as the bridge between NRCS and Tribes, strengthen and improve the government to government relationship, provide the guidance of Tribal Elders and share their wisdom, encourage youth involvement and recruit youth for NRCS program opportunities, and provide training opportunities for employee development and advancement.

Dave Wise
President

218-879-0863

300 W. Welsh Street
P.O. Box 404
Williamsburg, IA 52361

Asian Pacific American Network in Agriculture

Employee Organization
Organized 20 years ago, APANA serves as a conduit through which issues of common interest of the members are addressed. APANA's objectives are to: (1) Promote representation of APA employees in USDA services and programs. (2) Facilitate career employment and advancement of APA within USDA. (3) Expose and reduce racism, sexism and other barriers to fair employment in USDA. (4) Provide resources and sponsor activities to help APA employees in USDA acquire skills and knowledge for career advancement. (5) Ensure that APA Heritage Month is properly observed in the Department. APANA has multiple Chapters throughout the U.S.

Dr. Pat Basu
President

202-690-6558

pat.basu@fsis.usda.gov

P.O. Box 44399
Washington, D.C. 20026

Asian Pacific Islander Organization

Employee Organization
The Asian Pacific Islander Organization was established in May 1998 to provide a forum for employees of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to exchange ideas, network, mentor, train, and add value to the agency by being a linguistic, cultural, and ethnic bridge to our communities and other employee organizations. The APIO will focus attention on the under-representation of Asian Pacific Islander employees and serve in an advisory role to address methods of recruitment, retention, and promotion. In assisting the NRCS to achieve workforce diversity goals, the APIO will help to enhance outreach, as well as promote access and delivery of agency programs to historically under-served communities.

Peter P. Bautista

509-323-2941

Peter.Bautista@wa.usda.gov

316 W. Boone Ave., Ste. 450
Spokane, WA 99201

Association of Christians Reaching Out in Service and Support (ACROSS)

Employee Organization
The purpose of ACROSS is to contribute to employee welfare and morale by supporting and strengthening one another in the practice of a living faith in Jesus Christ, devoted to serving our fellow employees and agency constituents.

Charlie Vaughn
Chair

435-619-3057

Sojourner@skyviewmail.com

1170 4^th Avenue South
Park Falls, WI 54552

Association for Persons with Disabilities in Agriculture (APDA)

Employee Organization

Mark J. Benedict, J.D.
President

202-205-7913

mark.benedict@usda.gov

300 12^th Street, S.W.
Room 101
Washington, D.C. 20250

Black/Minority Employees Organization

Employee Organization
Enhance awareness of and participation by Blacks and other minorities within USDA by promoting equal opportunity and fairness in recruitment, assignment, and promotion; support increased training opportunities; provide and/or assist with the orientation of summer interns and/or new hires; and support career development.

BMEO shall operate in all agencies within the USDA.

Geraldine Herring
President

202-720-1637

geraldine.herring@usda.gov

US Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250

Blacks in Government, USDA GWC Chapter

Employee Organization
USDA George Washington Carver Chapter is a leader for employees and promotes excellence in professionalism and employee development

Star Bryant
President

202-720-0183

P.O. Box 23381
Washington, D.C. 20026

Federally Employed Women, USDA New Horizons Chapter

Employee Organization
Private membership organization working as an advocacy group to improve the status of women employed by the federal and DC government.

Altheria Myers
President

202-690-0166

altheria.myers@usda.gov

P.O. Box 44149
Washington, D.C. 20026

Forest Service Hispanic Employee Association

Employee Organization
The FSHEA is formed for the purpose of collectively addressing issues affecting the Hispanic community by:
1. Promoting unity among all Forest Service Hispanic employees and all Forest Service colleagues.
2. Assisting each other in achieving individual career goals.
3. Taking responsibility for developing our skills to meet current and future needs of the Forest Service.
4. Being pro-active with the Forest Service management to ensure that the development and implementation of policy is sensitive to the cultural values of Hispanic employees and the Hispanic community.
5. Working with Forest Service management to ensure that the talents and skills of Hispanic employees are recognized and utilized at all levels of the organization.

Sandra Macias
President

707-562-9025

smacias@fs.fed.us

Pacific Southwest Region,
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Employees Organization

Employee Organization
a) Promote understanding of issues affecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees in USDA. b) Support the USDA policy of nondiscrimination based on sexual orientation.
c) Provide outreach to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Department
d) Serve as a resource group to the Secretary on issues of concern to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees.
e) Work for the creation of diverse work force that assures respect and civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees.
f) Create a forum for the concerns of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Department.

Michael McElvaine
President

Blake Velde

Vice President

202-205-0906

blake.velde@da.usda.gov

1325 13 Street, N.W., # 32
Washington, D.C. 20005

Hispanic American Cultural Effort

Employee Organization
The HACE Mission is to promote workforce diversity in USDA.

Febe Ortiz
President

202-720-0002

febe.ortiz@wdc.usda.gov

1400 Independence Ave,
Room 2646
Washington, D.C. 20250

Hispanic Organizations Leadership Alliance (HOLA)

Employee Organization USDA Chapter of Hispanic Organizations Leadership Alliance (HOLA)

Carmen Nordlund

202-720-7203

Carmen.Nordlund@ascr.usda.gov

National Association of Federal Veterinarians

Association of Management Officials or Supervisors
Advance the science of veterinary medicine in federal public affairs; promote continuing education; advocate continuous improvement of animal disease prevention, disease control and disease eradication; improve slaughter inspection procedures to protect public health by reducing meat and poultry origin food borne illnesses; promote veterinary medical research; improve laboratory animal care; promote humane handling of all animals; recognize contributions of uniformed services to public health, biomedical research, and national defense; promote practices that prevent chemical residues in food animals; promote practices that prevent drug resistant organisms.

Dr. Douglas L. Fulnechek
President

479-927-7683

douglas.fulnechek@fsis.usda.gov

1910 Sunderland Pl. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives-USDA Chapter (NAHFE)

Association of Management Officials or Supervisors

Richard G. Chavez
President

202-690-2051

rchavez@csrees.usda.gov

560 N Street, S.W.,
Apt., N513
Washington, D.C. 20024

National Association Support Personnel (RD)

Employee Organization
To promote the welfare of members of the Assn., betterment of Rural Development, and establish a cooperative relationship with Area, State, Finance, National Offices, and Centralized Servicing Center.

Christie Brooks
President

715-345-7621

cell-608-886-0174

chris.brooks@wi.usda.gov

4949 Kirschling Court, Steven Point, WI 54481

National Association of Credit Specialists

Association of Management Officials or Supervisors
To expand, improve and expedite the services of Rural Development to rural people.

Michael Angerson
President

570-836-4157

michael.angerson@pa.usda.gov

126 Court Square
P.O. Box 970
Yanceyville, NC 27379

National Association of Rural Development Support Personnel

Association of Management Officials or Supervisors

June J. Burke
President

912-871-2620

june.burke@gs.usda.gov

151 Langston Chapel Rd.
Suite 500
Statesboro, GA 30458

National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees

Professional Group or Association
The National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees (NOPBNRCSE) seeks to enhance the awareness and improve the level of education and professional development of Black employees within the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and to increase the participation of Blacks in agriculture, natural resources, and related fields. Membership in The Organization is open to all employees of NRCS.

Kalven Trice
President

501-301-3100

kalven.trice@ar.usda.gov

10717 Los Rios Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76179

National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employee (NOPHNRCSE)

Employee Organization
NOPHNRCSE Mission - To motivate and mentor members for leadership roles to assist NRCS and partners in delivering natural resources conservation. NOPHNRCSE Purpose - To assist NRCS in the delivery of program benefits and services to the Hispanic rural/urban community by strengthening NRCS efforts in the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of Hispanics.

Luis Hernandez
President

501-301-3116

luis.hernandez@ar.usda.gov

USDA-NRCS
Room 3416, Federal Building
700 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201

Organization of Professional Employees of USDA

Professional Group or Association
The mission of our organization is to "enhance the effectiveness of our members in the performance of their duties. We exist to represent and inform our members, promote professionalism and serve our country. We provide representation of our membership to the Administration and to other employee groups and organizations that promote efficient and effective management of the agencies of USDA.

M. Farook Sait
President

202-720-4898

opeda@usda.gov

P.O. Box 381
Washington, D.C. 20044

Pathfinders - Forest Service

Employee Organization
The Pathfinder mission is to promote and ensure equality for Persons with Disabilities in Forest Service sponsored activities, opportunities, and employment including training and benefits. They work to ensure that Persons with Disabilities are provided a positive and safe work environment that will enhance excellence, dignity, and independence. The organization is formed for the purpose of collectively addressing issues affecting opportunities for Persons with Disabilities.

Jerry Smith
Chair

989-739-0728 x3033

gsmith01@fs.fed.us

Huron Manistee NationalForest
Huron Shores Ranger Station
5761 Skeel Avenue
Oscoda, Michigan 48750

Sin Nombre

Employee Organization

Roberto Curtis
President

202-690-1927

roberto.curtis@usda.gov

c/o IPPD, FAS/USDA
1400 Independence Ave.
Room 5531-S, Stop 1021
Washington, DC 20250

Employee Organizations - Contacts