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. ​

​State Council on Affirmative Action Council Members​

Pictured from left to right: DeVon Wilson, Shakita LaGrant- McClain, Carlene Bechen, Daniel Terrio, Laurice Lincoln (BEI Director), Christopher Kilgour (Vice Chair of SCAA), Angela Nash (Chair of SCAA), Governor Tony Evers, Kathy Blumenfeld (DOA Secretary), Donna Bente (DPM Administrator), Corinda Rainey-Moore (Secretary of SCAA),
Dominic Ledesma, and Sarita Mannigel​​

Not pictured: Yee Leng Xiong, Alenka Dries, Fabiola Hamden

State Council on Affirmative Action Executive Committee Members

Pictured from left to right: Christopher Kilgour (SCAA Vice Chair), Laurice Lincoln (BEI Director), Angela Nash (SCAA Chair), Governor Tony Evers, Kathy Blumenfeld (DOA Secretary), Corinda Rainey-Moore (SCAA Secretary), Donna Bente (DPM Administrator)

Photo credit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services