The Office of Racial Equity works with federal, state, and local government partners; community-based organizations; and other entities to carry out its work. Some of our work is mandated by law, and some of it is elective—however, all of our work is intended to help make Vermont a more equitable and just place to live, work, learn, visit, and recreate. We serve all of Vermont’s residents and visitors, because our work focuses on addressing disparities wherever they may arise.
Our efforts do not happen in a vacuum—they require commitment and meaningful action from state, local, private-sector, and community entities. We work hard to build trusting, mutually respectful relationships with people and agencies who have the desire, authority, resources, and/or moral obligation to lead on justice and equity.
Too often, government work is thought of as being dispassionate and not mission-driven. On the contrary—we believe it is important for government to uphold a set of principles that center the community. See the mission and vision that guide our activities.
We are
- partners with all branches of government
- certified to administer the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI)
- able to assist in the following languages: English, Español
We are not
- law enforcement (see this page for more)
- the only office in state government working on equity
- exclusively focused on only certain racial and ethnic groups—we support equity for all of Vermont’s residents and visitors
See our organizational chart here: ORE Org Chart
Learn more about the Office of Racial Equity's team: Our Team
For More Information
- Read the enabling statutes here: 3 V.S.A. Ch. 68
- Learn about our supporting agency: Agency of Administration