The Biden administration recently announced the appointment of Zakiya Carr Johnson as the new chief diversity and inclusion officer at the State Department. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Carr Johnson for her expertise and fresh perspective on building a workforce that reflects America.
Prior to this role, Carr Johnson served as a senior adviser in the Obama administration and directed the Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inclusion Unit at the State Department. She is also the owner of Odara Solutions, a DEI consulting firm, and Black Women Disrupt, an initiative focused on amplifying the voices of Black women in creative spaces.
