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Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Opportunity Development/Diversity Education Planning(ODDEP)Linda Nelson, B.A., M.S has over 21 years of AA/HR/EEO and Diversity experience. Linda is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the ODDEP office and institutional goals toward affirmative action. Linda has been with the university for over 12 years. Email Linda Nelson |
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Director of Diversity Education PlanningJohn R. Day, MED. has served in various capacities at Georgia State University, including Assistant Dean of Student Services and Director of Diversity Programs. John is committed to educating and training Georgia State University's faculty, staff, and students about diversity awareness. John's primary focus is diversity training and consulting. John has been with the university for over 24 years. Email John R. Day |
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Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment OpportunityAnnette Butler, B.S., M.S. has over 20 years of HR/AA/EEO and Diversity experience. Annette's primary focus is training and educating Georgia State University's faculty, staff, and students on discrimination related topics. She also supervises the investigation of discrimination complaints and monitoring of hires. Annette has over 11 years of experience at Georgia State University. Email Annette Butler |
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AA/EEO Specialist IIChaneta Forts A.S., B.S. has over 11 years of HR/AA/EEO and Diversity experience combined. Chaneta's primary role is developing and analyzing Georgia State University's annual Affirmative Action Plan, and monitoring faculty hires. Chaneta has been with the University for over 11 years. Email Chaneta Forts |
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AA/EEO Specialist IDerrick Morse, PHR received his Associate of Liberal Arts Degree from Saint Leo University and completed his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University. He has over seven years of combined HR/AA/EEO experience. He is a certified mediator. Derrick's primary focus is conducting investigations of discrimination complaints and the monitoring/reviewing of the hiring process. Email Derrick Morse |













