Racial Equity Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Program Manager

Hazel Monae (she/her) is a Racial Equity & Leadership Development practitioner who lives, works, and creates leadership development curriculum at the intersections of racial equity and ethical leadership development. She is a skilled leadership development practitioner, community advocate, and adaptive leader who brings 13 years of experience designing and leading programs and initiatives that transform systems, environments, and organizational culture. Hazel is an extroverted introvert who enjoys seeing the world through travel, eating spicy food and laughing heartily. Hazel grew up in California and Nevada, USA. She is skilled in the art of word searches, loves music and is a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Racial Equity Core Team

The Racial Equity Core Team (Core Team) is formed in connection with, and in support of, the City of Gaithersburg’s Racial Equity Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager position. The Core Team serves as a cross-departmental steering committee that coordinates and supports REDI work within City departments/divisions. The Core Team will assist with the implementation of the Racial Equity Awareness & Action Plan and will be tasked with developing department specific opportunities for engaging REDI work. The Core Team envisions a Gaithersburg in which employees, residents, businesses, and community members participate in earnest, truthful dialogue and engage in process/procedures that create a racial equity culture. The Core Team strives to equip the organization with the tools needed to facilitate conversations that will lead to all stakeholders having equitable access to opportunities and resources.