Diversity
You can be a part of our most valuable resource. By combining smart, focused people from all types of backgrounds, we create a dynamic workforce with unlimited potential. Our diversity inspires us to expand our minds and our goals, to look deeper and understand more. By recognizing the strengths of every individual, and creating an inclusive environment, we are getting the best work from our people and meeting the intelligence challenges of today — and tomorrow.
Diversity Provides an Edge
The former Director of Central Intelligence, George Tenet, was
outspoken in promoting diversity nationwide and active in putting
his ideas to work here. From recruitment to education, and job
development to workplace policies, diversity is helping us serve
the country better. As American society continues to change demographically,
we are poised to reflect those changes.
Diversity Provides Support
Our diversity is most apparent in the number of employee affinity groups. These groups provide perspective, professional support and camaraderie for their members. Many of the groups also offer mentoring to actively nurture the career paths and personal goals of their members.
Membership in any group is open to all employees.
Asian Pacific American Organization
The Asian Pacific American Organization believes that all persons — regardless of race, religion, or gender — deserve an equal opportunity to serve, prosper, and advance within the Central Intelligence Agency according to their own merits. To further this aim, the organization assists in recruiting, mentoring, counseling, and monitoring the advancement of Asian American officers to ensure that equity is occurring. The organization also supports programs that make others more aware of the unique perspectives and skills that Asian American officers can bring to the workplace.
Black Executive Board
Members of the Black Executive Board promote activities that ensure a workplace that encompasses the diversity of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds. The Black Executive Board advances this multicultural environment by providing guidance to Black employees and senior management on all matters affecting recruiting, hiring, retention, networking, assignments, promotions, and career development opportunities.
Blacks in Government (BIG) UMOJA Chapter
BIG is a national response to the need for African Americans in public service to organize around issues of mutual concern and to use their collective strength to confront workplace and community problems. BIG's goals essentially are to promote equity in all aspects of American life, excellence in public service, and opportunity for all Americans.
Hispanic Advisory Council
The Hispanic Advisory Council provides objective input on issues relating to the Hispanic Community to the Director of Central Intelligence and the Office of Diversity Plans and Programs. The Council makes recommendations relative to recruitment policies/practices, hiring and employee development, and proposes possible solutions. The group also promotes Hispanic activities, initiatives, and programs.
Native American Council
The Native American Council is an outreach support group, and an advocate of American Indians and Alaskan Natives who seek to value and maintain their connections to Native traditions and customs while at the CIA. The Native American Council is a champion of diversity in the workplace. Members of the Council strive to enhance awareness and appreciation of all cultures.
ANGLE
The Agency Network for Gay and Lesbian Employees is an outreach of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered employees providing internal networking support and education to the overall Agency regarding issues relating to sexual orientation and the workplace. Efforts are geared toward fostering the principles of diversity and creating opportunities for information sharing and open discussions at all levels of the Agency.
DI Women's Council
The Directorate of Intelligence (DI) Women's Council was established in August 1993 by the DI members of the Agency's Federal Women's Advisory Council to address issues of specific concern to women in the Directorate of Intelligence. The purpose of the Council is to improve communications across the directorate and to facilitate a productive and equitable work environment for all employees, regardless of gender.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee
The mission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee is to advise the Director of Central Intelligence and the Office of Diversity Plans and Programs on matters concerning equal opportunity for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The group promotes deaf and hard-of-hearing awareness activities and programs, educates the Agency on the abilities of deaf and hard of hearing individuals, and increases awareness of their culture. The group also serves as an Agency-wide resource for anyone seeking information, assistance, or referral about hearing loss.
Trailblazers, disAbility Advisory Panel
The Trailblazers, disAbility Advisory Panel was established in August 1999 in response to a growing need to offer Agency-wide representation for people with disabilities and people who share the concerns of people with disabilities. The group advises the Director of Central Intelligence and the Office of Diversity Plans and Programs on matters concerning equal opportunity for people with disabilities and promotes awareness activities, educational opportunities, and training programs that celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities.
