HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4b. Staffing Updates in the Office of DEI Item 4b
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 2/5/2025
Item Number: 4b
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared by: Samantha Vethavanam, DEI Admin Specialist
SUBJECT: STAFFING UPDATES IN THE OFFICE OF DEI
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) to receive an update about two staffing
updates that have recently occurred in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
BACKGROUND
The Office of DEI within the City of San Luis Obispo is tasked with supporting and staffing
the Human Relations Commission (HRC). The Office of DEI has recently undergone
some staffing changes which are pertinent for the HRC to be aware of.
First, the DEI Manager position is currently open for recruitment. Recruitment for the role
opened on January 16, 2025 and will be open until February 9, 2025. Interviews will take
place on February 26, 2025 in person and will include one representative from the Human
Relations Commission and one representative from the internal employee DEI
Committee. The City is casting a wide net for recruitment and is advertising the job posting
in multiple relevant forums and job boards. HRC members should feel free to circulate
the job opening to their networks.
Second, is that the DEI Administrative Specialist role has now been filled. Samantha
Vethavanam has filled this position and started on January 16, 2025. She will be
responsible for filling the duties that the previous DEI Management Fellow held, including
supporting the HRC, supporting implementation of the various grant programs
administered by the Office of DEI, supporting the internal DEI Employment Committee
and other internal departments, and supporting the implementation of the DEI Strategic
Plan, among other duties.
NEXT STEPS
Receive the update to staffing within the Office of DEI.
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