Junish Arora

About Junish Arora

Accomplished, results-driven executive with strong, balanced career in policy, strategy, the law, and supervision. Strong professional motivation with aim to contribute to organizations as a thought-leader in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Human Resources (HR), and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Selected accomplishments include: • Actively involved in five separate EEO/HR/DEIA strategic planning efforts at three cabinet-level agencies; most recently at DOC, tracking 205 EEO/HR/DEIA actions across six goal areas, 84 key metrics, and 24 maturity model criteria • Advanced Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results at two cabinet-level agencies; demonstrated highest levels at DOC with ranking as Top Five Best Places to Work; corrected downward trend at DHS with 9% improvement in five years • Implemented improvements to performance plan language for employees at DOC including 400 executives and 1,200 supervisors • Promoted hiring for veterans and employees with disabilities and achieved record-highs in new hires• Led five different teams of EEO/HR/DEIA professionals to achieve strong performance outcomes, build positive workplaces, and market EEO/HR/DEIA by linking it to the mission

Experience

1. Deputy Director

   U.S. Department Of Commerce

   Oct 2024 — Present · DC, US

   Assists the Director, OCR in the day-to-day operations of the organization including overall program responsibility for all elements of the DOC EEO/Non-discrimination Programs including- Preparation of affirmative employment plans (MD-715 Reports), management of the EEO complaints process and programs, monitoring, oversight and advice regarding equal opportunity recruitment and special emphasis programs - Providing direct oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of the office, for coordination of all administrative functions - Conducting and/or oversees special studies and analyses of OCR programs and objectives and initiatives as mandated by the CFO/ASA, the immediate Office of the Secretary and other governmental entities

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

  1997 — 2000

• University of Virginia

  Master's Degree, English Language and Literature, General

  1994 — 1996

• Dartmouth College

  Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Diversity Program Development
• Diversity Recruitment
• Diversity Planning
• Diversity Training
• Cultural Diversity
• Microsoft Office
• Diversity Champion
• Management
• Supervision
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Research
• Powerpoint
• Leadership
• Training