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NCD announces new Chairman Andrés Gallegos
National Council on DisabilityJanuary 22, 2021 GMT
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The National Council on Disability (NCD) – an independent, nonpartisan federal agency that advises the President, Congress and other federal agencies on disability policy – announces Andrés J. Gallegos, of Chicago, Illinois, as its new Chairman.
The designation of Mr. Gallegos as Chairman of the Council was made official by the White House on January 20, signed by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Previous Chairman Neil Romano remains on the Council as a member.
How Disability Inclusion Builds Sustainable Companies
How Disability Inclusion Builds Sustainable Companies
By Jill Houghton, President & CEO, Disability:IN
As the country grapples with a pandemic, a racial equality movement and now, civil unrest, business leaders yearn to get back on the road to stability and fast. This year, CEOs and investors are expected to intensify their focus on the “S” of ESG activities (environmental, social and governance investing), according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer report.
In particular, leading companies want to accelerate a culture of inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation and other identities so they can lead sustainable and resilient businesses. And their leaders are taking action from diversifying board composition to expanding targeted talent acquisition.