Katherine Archuleta – Appointed by President Barack Obama as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management ; 2020 Inductee to the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame; 2020 Inductee to the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame – Episode 143
Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I'm excited to bring you this extraordinary woman - Katherine Archuleta, appointed by President Barack Obama as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management and a 2020 Inductee to the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.
In this episode:
How listening is important in leading discussions about critical issues today
Inclusivity and diversity as ideals in our modern world
Katherine’s appointment as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management by President Barack Obama
Experience, expertise, and excitement as the 3 E’s to success
The importance of passion in achieving success
The shoulders that Katherine stand on for support
Hear about what’s next for Katherine in the political environment and the community
Katherine began her career as a school teacher in Denver, and worked in local government for Denver Mayors Federico Pena and John Hickenlooper. She worked for the Departments of Transportation and Energy in the Clinton Administration and was Chief of Staff to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis during the first two years of the Obama Administration. Katherine joined Obama 2012 Campaign as its National Political Director.
On November 4, 2013, Katherine was appointed by President Barack Obama to be the first Latina to the lead the US Office of Personnel Management. Overseeing the Human Resources management of the entire federal government, Ms. Archuleta was responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and support of federal workers throughout the country.
“When we talk about women it’s not just enough to talk about gender. You have to think about race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, geographic diversity and all of that.” - Katherine Archuleta
Discover more about Katherine's works and passion on her website here: Dimension Strat. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter.
Let’s meet Katherine Archuleta!
Katherine Archuleta Show Notes
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The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame mission is to inspire by celebrating and sharing the enduring contributions of Colorado’s distinctive women. To achieve this, the Hall educates the people of Colorado about the stories of the women who shaped our state and the nation’s history with courage, leadership, intelligence, compassion, and creativity. Their talents, skills, struggles, and contributions form a legacy that the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is dedicated to protecting. I invite you to join us at the March 18, 2020, Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame 2020 Inductee Gala by purchasing your ticket here.
Watch for five additional interviews in the coming months of the 2020 Inductee Hall of Famers:
Lupe Briseño – Briseño made waves within Colorado’s Labor Movement after organizing the Kitayama Carnation Strike—the women-led social movement in 1969 at the Kitamaya floral plant in Brighton, which centered on demands for worker’s rights, especially in regard to the treatment of female workers. Her demonstration of leadership in the fight for civil and labor rights, social justice, and feminism played a pivotal role in the Colorado Chicano Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and ’70s.
Rosalind “Bee” Harris – LISTEN TO HER INTERVIEW Harris shifted the Colorado media landscape when she founded the Denver Urban Spectrum in 1987 — a monthly publication built to elevate the stories of communities of color and highlight the voices that were not otherwise reflected in mainstream media. Harris also went on to found the Urban Spectrum Youth Foundation in 2000 as a journalism mentoring program for 11- to 17-year-olds.
Velveta Howell – LISTEN TO HER INTERVIEW Howell was the eighth African American female to graduate from the University of Colorado Law School and went on to become the first woman of color...