State Council on Affirmative Action

​​​About the SCAA

​The State Council on Affirmative Action (SCAA), appointed by the Office of the Governor and State legislature, advises the Division of Personnel Management (DPM) Administrator on state affirmative action efforts. The council evaluates the progress of affirmative action programs throughout the civil service system, seeks compliance with state and federal regulations and recommends improvements in state affirmative action efforts as an employer.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the council may recommend legislation, consult with agency personnel and other interested persons, conduct hearings and take other appropriate​ action to promote affirmative action. The Bureau of​ Equity and Inclusion provides staff to the council​. Council meetings are held regularly and are open to the public. State Council ​on Affirmative Action meeting notices are published on Wisconsin Public Meeting Notices and Minutes - Department of Administration.​

For more information on the Council or to obtain a copy of meeting minutes, please email doadpmbei@wisconsin.gov. ​

​Diversity Awards

The Council also created and facilitates the annual Diversity ​Awards ​for state agencies and higher learning institutions.​

​2023 Diversity Awards - State Council on Affirmative Action​

Pictured from left to right: Adin Palau, Carlene Bechen, Christopher Kilgour, Yee Leng Xiong, Laurice Lincoln, Corrinda Rainey-Moore,
Kathy Blumenfeld, Governor Tony Evers, Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, Jen Flogel, Angela Nash, Shakita LaGrant-McClain,
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Ankita Bharadwaj, Alenka Dries, DeVon Wilson

Photo credit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services

2024 Diversity Award Winner - DPI

Pictured from left to right:
Front Row - Brianna Pero, Demetri Beekman, Dr. Jill Underly, Kathy Blumenfeld, First Lady Kathy Evers,​ Governor Tony Evers, Jen Flogel,
Angela Nash, Laurice McGinnis Lincoln, Sachin Chheda, Ashley Showers
Back Row - Yesenia Saavedra, Dallas Fahey, Hailee Kingzynski, Thomas McCarthy

Photo credit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services​​

Outstanding Leadership Award Winner – Gale Johnson from DHS

Pictured from left to right: Paula Tran, Kathy Blumenfeld, First Lady Kathy Evers, Governor Tony Evers, Gale Johnson,
Jen Flogel, Angela Nash, Laurice McGinnis Lincoln​

Photo credit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Lifetime of Service Award Winner – Gina Pruski from Office of Wisconsin State Public Defender

Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Bias, Kathy Blumenfeld, First Lady Kathy Evers, Governor Tony Evers, Gina Pruski, Jen Flogel,
Angela Nash, Laurice McGinnis Lincoln, Katie York, Faun Moses

Photo credit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services