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Mission & Vision

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion advises and supports the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration in workforce diversity issues. The office also supports the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries in their actions to achieve and sustain a diverse workforce. Below is ODI's organization chart. Staff biographies are also available.

ODI organizational chart, click to meet our staff

Mission: to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that ensures equal opportunity through national policy development, workforce analysis, outreach, retention, and education to best serve our Nation’s Veterans.

Vision: VA is a leader in creating and sustaining a high performing workforce by leveraging diversity and empowering all employees to achieve superior results in service to our Veterans.

For additional information about ODI, please see Strategic Plan and the Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report.