"Blinken Fills Vacant Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Role After 10 Months"

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has appointed Zakiya Carr Johnson as the new chief diversity and inclusion officer at the State Department, 10 months after the position became vacant. Carr Johnson, an experienced diversity expert, will focus on building a workforce that reflects America. Challenges include a significant retention issue, with women and minorities disproportionately leaving, and a survey revealing high levels of discrimination and harassment. Blinken has set up a "retention unit" to address these issues, and the State Department has made progress in hiring and retaining employees with disabilities. Carr Johnson expressed determination to address historic inequalities and strengthen the modern workforce.