On November 11, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order 59. Within that order and pursuant to Section 14.019, the Governor's Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion (Advisory Council) was created. The Advisory Council, with its primary role to advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Department of Administration Secretary on statewide equity and inclusion.
The Advisory Council is chaired by Leslie Petty, Dean of the School of Academic Advancement at Madison Area Technical College. The Department of Administration (DOA) also plays an importnat role with the Council.
"Our priority is and always has been building a Wisconsin that works for everyone, and in order to do that, we must have a state government that reflects the people they serve. Our agencies have done great work over the last two years to refocus the lens on equity and inclusion throughout the administration," said Gov. Evers. "I'm looking forward to the work that this Council will do to help us expand and improve our efforts to build a state government that interacts with all communities and sectors across the state."
The Council, comprised of individuals with diverse expertise and experience, has enabled us to combine our efforts to move Equity and Inclusion initiatives to the next level. Working together, the group has leveraged their knowledge for the benefit of the entire state. It is a well-known reality that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive society truly benefits all of us.
You can find all the Equity and Inclusion Council members in the Members tab above.
