City’s Chief Diversity Officer Damita Brown Stepping Down to Pursue New Opportunity
The City of Columbus
Executive Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Damita Brown, has offered
her resignation to pursue a professional opportunity in the not-for-profit
sector. Director Brown will assume the role of Chief Diversity Officer at
National Church Residences.
“Damita has been a great
asset to the city,” said Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. “She shepherded the first Disparity
Study in Columbus since 1993 through completion. Under her leadership, the City
saw record minority participation in many projects, including Lower.com Field.
In addition, Damita hosted two symposiums on inclusivity in government here in
Columbus. I am grateful for her service to our community and wish her well at
National Church Residences.”
Director Brown’s last day
with the city will be November 1. The City will announce interim leadership and
begin a search for her replacement in the coming weeks.
“We remain committed to
diversity, equity and inclusion, and will seek out a dynamic and innovative
leader to build upon our successes and progress made in recent years,” said
Ginther.