Katherine Archuleta – Appointed by President Barack Obama as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management ; 2020 Inductee to the C

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.<br /><br />In this episode:<br /><br /> How listening is important in leading discussions about critical issues today<br /> Inclusivity and diversity as ideals in our modern world<br /> Katherine’s appointment as first Latina head of US Office of Personnel Management by President Barack Obama<br /> Experience, expertise, and excitement as the 3 E’s to success<br /> The importance of passion in achieving success<br /> The shoulders that Katherine stand on for support<br /> Hear about what’s next for Katherine in the political environment and the community<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br />“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<br />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.<br /><br />Let’s meet Katherine Archuleta!<br /><br />Katherine Archuleta Show N