Utah Office of Ethnic Affairs

Current research indicates that embracing cultural diversity is an integral part of a healthy
economy. Projections on Utah Demographics clearly show this state's workforce will have
a large percentage of ethnic workers in the near future.

The Office of Ethnic Affairs (OEA) has promoted policies that support attitudes, behaviors, and
skills necessary for State Staff to work respectfully and effectively in a culturally diverse society.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Hispanic/Latino Affairs Director
Palmer DePaulis, executive director of the Utah Department of Community
and Culture, announced the appointment of Silvia Thomas as the new
director of Hispanic/Latino Affairs she will ensure access and proper
delivery of culturally competent state services to Utah's ethnic community.
Ms. Thomas replaces Jesse Soriano,who served in this position...read more
Asian Communities of Utah "Report"
Pamela S. Perlich, Ph.D. Senior Research Economist of the Bureau of
Economic and Business Research at the University of Utah has agreed to
collaborate with the Office of Ethnic Affairs in preparing four (4) comprehensive
reports on the Ethnic Communities of Utah. She has already prepared
the first report on the Asian Community in Utah...read more

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